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Tex Mex Sloppy Joes

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Last Updated on April 30, 2025

tex mex sloppy joes 30 minute paleo eats

I love a good sloppy joe and these Tex Mex sloppy joes are a fun change in flavors.

This is made with simple, inexpensive ingredients and best of all, it takes less than 30 minutes to whip up the filling.

The buns are my Paleo Hamburger buns and they are the bomb.  They take no time to whip up and, no need to toot my own horn but the great Boy George even made them!

tex mex sloppy joes 30 minute paleo eats

Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 19 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 452 kcal
Author: Kelly Bejelly
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Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion peeled and diced
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled and minced
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 4 oz can chopped green chilies
  • 1 Teaspooon chili powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 Teaspon sea salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons honey

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet add the coconut oil and melt over medium high heat. Add in the onion and garlic and cook until browned, roughly 5 minutes.
  2. Add in the ground beef and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink, breaking up the beef into crumbles.
  3. Stir in the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from the stove and place on lettuce leaves or bread of choice. 
Nutrition Facts
Tex-Mex Sloppy Joes
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 452 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 101mg34%
Sodium 816mg35%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 33g66%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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