Recipe: Fiesta Joe's

Chef Jill spices things up with Fiesta Joe's. Try this tasty twist on a classic recipe! Watch as she joins WCNC Charlotte Today to create this fantastic dish that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Fiesta Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (or use vegetarian substitute like Beyond Burger)

• 1 green pepper-diced ( or use poblano or jalapeño)

• 1 (small) sweet onion-diced

• 2 cloves garlic-minced

• 2 (10 oz ) cans mild red enchilada sauce (or spicy if you prefer)

• 1 packet taco seasoning mix

• 1-2 TBSP brown sugar (optional)

• 8-10 soft flour tortillas OR favorite soft rolls

• Cotija cheese-crumbled

• Radishes-slices

• Fresh Cilantro

• Avocado-sliced (use lime juice to keep from browning)

• Sour Cream (optional)

Directions

• Heat large cast iron skillet to medium heat, add tablespoon canola or vegetable oil.

• Add ground beef or meat substitute and cook for 5 minutes, using potato masher to crumble as meat cooks.

• Add diced onion and peppers to meat and sauté another 10 minutes, then add garlic and sauté for one minute. If there is excess grease, carefully blot with a few paper towels to soak up, then discard them.

• Add taco seasonings and cook one more minute.

• Add enchilada sauce and simmer for ten minutes or so to thicken a bit (if you want to mimic sweetness of traditional Sloppy Joes, you can add 1-2 tablespoon of brown sugar at this time.

• Serve on warm tortillas or rolls and top with any favorite toppings like: Cotija cheese, radishes, avocado, cilantro and sour cream. Olé!