These mango jalapeno Sloppy Joes prove that the classic dish isn’t just for kids. They are packed with incredible flavors. Taco seasoning. Delicious marinade. Cheese. And a wonderful mango topping. Oh, and don’t forget the salsa verde mayonnaise! Darned different, and crazy good, I could not get enough of these! I highly recommend that you double the recipe!
A Wonderfully Different Sloppy Joe
I used frozen mango chunks when I made these mango jalapeno Sloppy Joes. They’re much easier to deal with than a whole fresh mango. I always have trouble cutting them! Our local grocery store has them packaged in 1 cup bags for making smoothies. One cup is exactly what you’ll need if you decide to double the recipe. It was a sign!
I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make this Sloppy Joe recipe and pretty much darned near anything like it on my stovetop. It’s nice and big and sturdy. That extra weight helps it maintain and distribute heat perfectly. As an added bonus, it’s actually pretty easy to clean up too!
The simple salsa verde mayonnaise is also excellent on grilled hamburgers.
Also try my more traditional kid’s version of Sloppy Joes. They remind me of my childhood favorite!
Mango Jalapeno Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
For the meat mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning or use 2 tablespoon of my homemade seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Moore's Original Marinade
- ½ cup water
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded (do not use pre-shredded, instead shred the cheese right before use).
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ medium sweet onion chopped
- ½ medium green bell pepper chopped
- 1 small jalapeno pepper seeded, minced
- ½ cup mango diced (you can use frozen, just that it ahead of time)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
For the sauce
- 1 cup salsa verde
- ½ cup mayonnaise
For the sandwiches
- 8 hamburger buns
Instructions
For the meat mixture
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, water, cheese, marinade and hot sauce. Keep stirring until the mixture reaches a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Continue simmering for 10 minutes, stirring often.
- Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
- In a separate skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat and add onion, bell pepper, jalapeno and mango. Sprinkle with the salt and sugar.
- Cook until the vegetables are well caramelized, stirring often, about 15 minutes.
For the sauce
- Combine the salsa verde and mayonnaise and mix well.
For the sandwiches
- Toast the buns as desired. Slather with the sauce and top with the meat mixture. Serve.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate.
