"My husband didn't like sloppy joes until he tried my rendition with its smoky heat. If you need to dial down the fiery zip, reduce the peppers. —Brittany Allyn, Mesa, Arizona..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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1 cup finely chopped sweet onion
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1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
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1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional
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1/2 cup chili sauce
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1/2 cup water
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1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon yellow mustard
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6 kaiser rolls or hamburger buns, split
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2 tablespoons butter, softened
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Pickle slices, optional