Open Face Mexican Sloppy Joe's Over Cornbread Recip

Name: Open Face Mexican Sloppy Joe's Over Cornbread Recipe kchurchill5
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 1/2 large or 1 small green green pepper diced; 1 celery stalk diced fine; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 small onion chopped; 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz, I use Mexican (if not available, plain is fine); 1 can tomato sauce 8 oz; 3 oz tomato paste or just a couple of tablespoons; 1 tablespoon worcestershire; Pinch of sugar; 2 teaspoons cumin (1 for the sloppy joe mix; and 1 for the cornbread mix); 2 teaspoons chili powder (to taste) (1 for the sloppy joes; 1 for the cornbread); Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 boxes of Jiffy Corn Bread mix or your favorite mix; Eggs and milk according to box directions; 1/4 cup diced green chilis; 2 cups pepper jack cheese (1 cup for the cornbread; 1 cup for a garnish); Cumin, the remaining teaspoon; 3 scallions diced for a garnish

Servings: persons

1 lb ground turkey
1/2 large or 1 small green green pepper diced
1 celery stalk diced fine
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 small onion chopped
1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz, I use Mexican (if not available, plain is fine)
1 can tomato sauce 8 oz
3 oz tomato paste or just a couple of tablespoons
1 tablespoon worcestershire
Pinch of sugar
2 teaspoons cumin (1 for the sloppy joe mix; and 1 for the cornbread mix)
2 teaspoons chili powder (to taste) (1 for the sloppy joes; 1 for the cornbread)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 boxes of Jiffy Corn Bread mix or your favorite mix
Eggs and milk according to box directions
1/4 cup diced green chilis
2 cups pepper jack cheese (1 cup for the cornbread; 1 cup for a garnish)
Cumin, the remaining teaspoon
3 scallions diced for a garnish

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First is to prepare your vegetables.
2
Chop your celery, pepper and onion.
3
Then in a large deep pan, saute your vegetables in olive oil.
4
After the vegetables are slightly soft 3-4 minutes, add the turkey and cook until brown.
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Break up the meat as it cooks.
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Add all the tomato ingredients, seasoning, herbs, sugar, worscestershire and cook for 30-40 minutes.
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The sauce will get nice and thick.
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Now make the corn bread as the Sloppy Joes cook.
9
Make the corn bread according to directions, Add the green chilis, chili powder, cumin and cheese.
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Mix and put in a 9x9 square pan.
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I like to line mine with parchment paper so it doesnt stick, but that is optional.
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Bake according to directions and until you can insert a knife in the center and it comes out clean.
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Let the cornbread slightly cool.
14
Slice a nice size piece and then slice in half to make like an open sandwich.
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Top with the sloppy joe mix.
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Garnish with cheese and scallions.
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Serve with your Mexican coleslaw and you have a perfect dinner.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground turkey, 1/2 large or 1 small green green pepper diced, 1 celery stalk diced fine, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Open Face Mexican Sloppy Joe's Over Cornbread Recipe kchurchill5 falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Open Face Mexican Sloppy Joe's Over Cornbread Recipe kchurchill5

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