These mini tortillas are filled with a rich and savory Sloppy Joe-style mixture made with ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and a sweet-spicy sauce. Topped with melted cheddar and jalapeños, they’re the perfect comfort food snack or casual dinner. Quick to prepare, full of flavor, and guaranteed to satisfy!
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Ingredients
400 g / 14 oz ground beef
1 onion
1 bell pepper
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
2 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp mustard
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp sugar
8 mini tortillas
100 g / 3.5 oz grated cheddar cheese
0 g / 1 oz pickled jalapeños
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How to
- Heat a cast iron pan over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and crumbly.
- Stir in the diced onion and bell pepper, cooking for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir well to coat everything, then gradually pour in the beef broth while stirring to create a thick, savory base.
- Add ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar. Mix everything together and simmer for 5–10 minutes until the sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Meanwhile, warm the mini tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or oven until pliable.
- Spoon the beef mixture onto the tortillas, top with grated cheddar and sliced jalapeños, and serve warm as a snack or light meal.
