Description
Cajun Smoked Beef Sloppy Joes deliver a spicy, smoky twist on a classic sandwich, featuring ground smoked beef simmered in a rich Cajun‑spiced tomato sauce, sweet bell pepper, and onion, then crowned with melted cheddar cheese on a toasted brioche bun. This easy, quick dinner packs bold flavor, perfect for weeknight meals, game days, or casual gatherings, and can be prepared in under 30 minutes for satisfying comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb smoked beef, ground
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 brioche buns, toasted
Instructions
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
- Add ground smoked beef; cook until browned.
- Stir in tomato sauce, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture; cover until melted.
- Toast brioche buns and assemble the sandwich.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add a dash of hot sauce or chopped jalapeño. Serve with coleslaw or sweet potato fries for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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