Description
Cajun Sloppy Joe Burritos combine the bold flavors of Cajun-style ground beef with the convenience of a handheld burrito. It’s a quick, easy, and spicy twist on traditional Sloppy Joes, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 large flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- Optional: sour cream, salsa, or hot sauce for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef, chopped onion, and bell pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and vegetables are tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and Cajun seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave or on a skillet.
- Spoon the meat mixture evenly onto the center of each tortilla.
- Top each with shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll up burrito-style.
- Serve warm with optional sour cream, salsa, or hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste depending on your spice preference.
- Leftovers can be wrapped in foil and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Try adding rice or beans for a heartier burrito.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
