Smoky Tex Mex Sloppy Joes

What you need:

• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 lb. ground beef
• Salt and pepper
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced (omit if spicy isn't your thing)
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
• 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. hot sauce (use a few dashes for more sensitive pallets)
• 4 hamburger buns, toasted, if desired
• Pickled jalapenos, for serving, if desired
• Fritos, for serving

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add bacon and cook until crisp, stirring often. Remove with a slotted spoon to drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
2. Reserve 2 tsp. bacon grease in skillet and discard the rest (or save in a mason jar for later use!).
3. Add ground beef to skillet and crumble and cook until browned. Drain, if needed.
4. Add onion, jalapeno, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and coriander. Cook for about 5 minutes or until vegetables have softened.
5. Add bacon, beef broth, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and hot sauce.
6. Once bubbling, cook until thickened, about 5 to 10 minutes. Stir to prevent burning.
7. Serve on toasted buns topped with pickled jalapenos (if desired) and Fritos.

Recipe from Fake Ginger

Posted on Knoxville Moms Blog by Fantastical Sharing of Recipes