Craving the crunch of nachos, but also the savory goodness of sloppy joes? This Sloppy Joe Nachos with Homemade Cheese Sauce recipe is a delightful twist on traditional nachos, featuring savory sloppy joes, a rich cheese sauce and just the right amount of spice from jalapeños.
Why You Should Make Sloppy Joe Nachos
- Flavorful: Experience the tangy sweetness of sloppy joes, with the crispy satisfaction of nachos.
- Easy Preparation: Simple steps and common ingredients make this nacho recipe accessible for any cook.
- Customizable: Add your favorite toppings, or adjust spice levels to suit your taste.
- Family Favorite: This Sloppy Joe Nachos recipe is perfect for pleasing picky eaters, and satisfying hungry guests alike.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef: Easily substitute with ground chicken or turkey for a leaner option. Use ground pork or a plant-based ground meat for different flavor profiles.
- Tortilla Chips: Substitute with whole-grain or baked tortilla chips for a healthier choice. Pita chips or vegetable chips can also be used for a unique twist.
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Half-and-half or whole milk can be used for a lighter sauce. Coconut cream or cashew cream are good dairy-free options.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Any melting cheese, like Monterey Jack or mozzarella, can be used. Dairy-free cheese shreds are available for a vegan option.
- Jarred Sliced Jalapeños: Fresh jalapeños or pickled banana peppers can be substituted. For less heat, use “no heat” jarred jalapeños.
How to Make Sloppy Joe Nachos with Homemade Cheese Sauce
NOTE: The homemade cheese sauce recipe will make more than you will need for the nachos. Use leftover cheese sauce for mac and cheese, baked potatoes, cheese fries or a topping for steamed vegetables.
- Start browning the ground beef. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Once almost fully-cooked, add the minced onion and cook for an additional two minutes.
- Stir in ketchup, water, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and simmer over medium-low heat.
- Meanwhile, prepare the cheese sauce. In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook for a few minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Pour in the heavy cream, whisking continuously until slightly thickened.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese, a little at a time, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Arrange tortilla chips on a platter. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture evenly over the chips.
- Drizzle the warm cheese sauce over the nachos and sprinkle with sliced jalapeños.
How to Serve and Store Sloppy Joe Nachos
- Serve: Serve these Sloppy Joe Nachos immediately, for optimal enjoyment.
- Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat: Reheat the sloppy joe nachos in the oven or microwave, until warmed through.
- Additional Serving Suggestions: Serve with a side of fresh salsa, guacamole and/or sour cream, for added flavor and texture.
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Easy Sloppy Joe Nachos with Homemade Cheese Sauce
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Description
This Sloppy Joe Nachos recipe is a delightful twist on traditional nachos, featuring seasoned beef and a rich homemade cheese sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 bag tortilla chips (Scoops work best)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 white onion, minced
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 8-ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup jarred, sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- In a sauté pan, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Break apart as the meat is browning.
- Once almost fully-cooked, add the minced onion and cook for an additional two minutes.
- Stir in ketchup, water, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and simmer over medium-low heat.
- Meanwhile, prepare the cheese sauce. In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook for a few minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Pour in the heavy cream, whisking continuously until slightly thickened.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese, a little at a time, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Arrange tortilla chips on a platter. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture evenly over the chips.
- Drizzle the warm cheese sauce over the nachos and sprinkle with sliced jalapeños.
- Serve immediately with other garnishes like sour cream, guacamole, avocado and/or salsa.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- Use ground chicken or turkey for a leaner sloppy joe option.
- Allow the sloppy joes to simmer while you prepare the cheese sauce.
- Gradually add in the cheese to avoid clumps.
- If the cheese sauce is too thick, add a touch more cream.
- If substituting whole milk for the cream, reduce the amount by 1/4 cup.
- The cheese sauce makes more than you will need for this recipe. Serve the extra on the side or use for mac and cheese, to top french fries or baked potatoes, or as a cheesy topping for steamed vegetables.
- Scoop tortilla chips work really well in the recipe to hold the sloppy joes and cheese sauce.
- Add additional garnishes to your liking.
- For best results, serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American
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