Open Face Mexican Sloppy Joes over Cornbread |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Another comfort food. Open face sloppy Joes on corn bread (with a few additions). It has a bit of a Mexican flare but still very mild. I also love to serve this with Mexican coleslaw, but the sloppy Joe's are great on their own. I even make this with ground turkey which has less fat, but that it is up to you. I like to serve over a spicy cornbread and top with some monterey jack cheese. It makes a great Saturday or Sunday dinner. Ingredients:
1 lb ground turkey |
1/2 cup green pepper, diced |
2 teaspoons minced garlic |
1 celery rib, diced |
1 small onion, diced |
14 1/2 ounces diced mexican tomatoes |
8 ounces tomato sauce |
2 tablespoons tomato paste |
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce |
1 pinch sugar |
1 teaspoon cumin |
1 teaspoon chili powder |
salt |
pepper |
2 teaspoons olive oil to saute the vegetables and turkey |
1 cup monterey jack cheese |
3 scallions, fine chopped |
2 (14 ounce) boxes jiffy cornbread mix (or your favorite mix along with eggs and milk according to directions) |
1 teaspoon cumin |
1 teaspoon chili powder |
1/4 cup diced green chilis |
1 cup monterey jack cheese |
Directions:
1. Vegetables - In a large saute pan, add the oil and bring to medium heat. Saute the celery, garlic, onion and green pepper until lightly sauteed.
2. The turkey - once the vegetables are soft, add the turkey inches Saute until golden brown and vegetables are soft.
3. Add the tomatoes, sauce, and paste, seasoning, Worcestershire, salt and pepper to taste. And just let simmer 30-40 minutes.
4. Cornbread - Mix the cornbread mix, the milk and eggs according to the box directions. Add the green chilies (lightly drained, I keep a little juice), seasoning and cheese. Bake according to directions. I like to use a 13x9 pan.
5. Cut the cornbread into squares and then serve Sloppy Joe sauce over the top. Garnish with grated cheese and scallions.
6. I love to serve with this with coleslaw or black beans or a simple green salad.
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