Beef & Bean Sloppy Joes with New Mexico Chile Sauce

For the Sloppy Joe Filling

New Mexico chile powder adds a smoky depth—adjust heat with cayenne to taste

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• 12 ounces 90%-Lean Ground Beef
• 1 cup No-Salt-Added Black Beans, Rinsed
• 1 cup Chopped Onion
• 2 teaspoons New Mexico Chile Powder
• ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
• ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
• 1 cup No-Salt-Added Tomato Sauce
• 3 tablespoons Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Reduced-Sodium Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 teaspoons Spicy Brown Mustard
• 1 teaspoon Light Brown Sugar

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until lightly browned but not fully cooked, 3–4 minutes.
3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a bowl; leave drippings in the pan.
4. Add black beans and chopped onion to the pan; cook for 5 minutes until onion is softened.
5. Stir in chile powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire, mustard, and brown sugar; stir to combine.
7. Return beef to the pan; bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until beef is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.

Prep: 10 min • Cook: 15 min • Wait: No time