Chorizo Sloppy Joe are the perfect combo of sweet and savory, and ready in under 30 minutes. They will become a weekly family dinner favorite!
It’s time for another recipe in my ever growing Sloppy Joes recipes! Teriyaki Pork Sloppy Joes are some of my person favorites, a sweet version of my popular Ultimate Sloppy Joes recipe. Try these today!
Sabrina’s Chorizo Sloppy Joes Recipe
Chorizo Sloppy Joes are the latest Sloppy Joes I’ve made in my kitchen. These are seriously amazing, with a perfect combo of spicy and sweet. These sandwiches are a modern twist on a nostalgic classic, bringing a deeper flavor and a bit of heat to the traditional Sloppy Joe experience. What really sets them apart is the savory taste that feels a little more elevated while still being comforting and familiar. The family will ask for seconds every time.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 pound ground chorizo
- 1/2 yellow onion , diced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 14 ounces tomato puree
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 6 brioche buns , toasted
- 12 oz guacamole , for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet add the canola oil, pork, chorizo and onions, cooking well, breaking it apart but leaving some chunks for 5-6 minutes.
- Add in the brown sugar, canned tomato puree, salt and pepper, cooking until the sauce starts to evaporate and the mixture becomes “sloppy” (about 5-6 minutes).
- Spoon the mixture onto the toasted brioche buns and top with guacamole.
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Sabrina’s Tip
Brown the pork and chorizo, then prepare as per the directions. Stop cooking the sauce just as it starts to thicken, as it will thicken a little bit more as it gets cool. If it is too thick when reheating, add a splash of water to the mixture.
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About this Recipe
Chorizo Sloppy Joes are a bold, flavor packed twist on the classic sandwich, swapping traditional ground beef for chorizo. You can use sweet or spicy chorizo, your choice. Personally, I like to go spicy. A more kid-friendly version would be the sweet chorizo, but of course adjust accordingly to your tastes. The chorizo is cooked down and combined with tasty ingredients creating a rich, saucy filling with a savory kick. These are seriously amazing, with savory pork and chorizo, paired with brown sugar and seasoned tomato sauce. These Sloppy Joes are messy in the best way. They’re perfect for weeknight dinners, game days, or anytime you want a comforting meal with a little extra personality and spice.
Can this be made ahead of time?
Yes, Sloppy Joes happen to be the perfect dish to meal prep for the week. You can even freeze the parts ahead of time, then just throw them together when you’re ready!
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Buns: Butter the the toasted brioche buns a better chance of standing up to the sloppy sauce in your Sloppy Joes, so I definitely recommend toasting them first!
- Prep Time: I like to have everything prepped and ready to go before I start cooking, especially since these Sloppy Joes recipes cook quickly.
- Sauce: Make extra sauce in a separate container, just in case your Joes dry out a little bit when cooking them for a second time.
Pairing Suggestions
- Crispy Roasted Cauliflower: These are a quick side dish that are versatile to any meal.
- Spanish Rice (Mexican Rice): A side of my Spanish Rice to your sandwich will be a great filling dinner.
- Beer Battered Onion Rings: Complete the meal with a side my crispy, light, and fluffy onion rings.
- Brown Sugar Grilled Pineapple: Add my grilled pineapple slices as a layer to your sandwich. It will be the perfect finishing touch to this already perfect sweet and spicy combo.
- Easy Coleslaw: For a nice afternoon BBQ with friends and family, make a bowl of my coleslaw to serve as a side with your sandwiches.
How to Store
- Store: Let cool and store refrigerated or frozen in an airtight container.
- Reheat: Reheat on the stovetop with a few tablespoons of water and the extra sauce.
- Freeze: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3-4 months. Pull them out of the freezer the night before you want to use them so they have time to thaw and then reheat according to instructions.
Slow Cooker Method
- In a pot over medium-high heat, brown chorizo and pork together with onions and oil until pork is mostly cooked through, about 5 minutes. Then add to slow cooker.
- Add all other ingredients to slow cooker and stir together.
- Cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 8 hours.
- When it’s just about done, toast the buns (with or without butter).
- Build your Sloppy Joes by scooping mixture evenly on buns and topping with guacamole before serving.
Variations
- Meat: This recipe works best with pork, but you can sub in ground beef or turkey if that’s what you have.
- Veggies: Sneak in some veggies like zucchini, cauliflower, kale, spinach, or eggplant to your chorizo. Not only will it add healthy veggies to your sandwich, your family won’t even notice!
- Toppings: If you made them spicy and some people need to cool down their palates you can also top them with sour cream. Sour cream goes a long way in cooling down spicy foods.
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I have made the Chorizo Sloppy Joes many times and it’s my favorite sloppy joes. I make mine with chorizo and ground Turkey and instead of tomato puree and mix tomato paste and water together. It is so delicious. I am going to make some this weekend
I am worried the brown sugar might make it sweet. I love how spicy chorizo is by itself! Would the recipe still taste good without the brown sugar? Looking forward to trying this recipe. Thanks!
Yes, you can leave it out. I hope you enjoy it!
I have some ground turkey and chorizo in my freezer, I wonder how this combo would work? Like Kirsten below, I also have italian sausage. Was thinking on making a chorizo pizza, but now have a taste for sloppy joes because these look so good.
Sounds amazing!
I made my chorizo sloppy joes with chorizo and ground turkey and it’s delicious
I find myself currently with an assortment of 1/2 lb. increments of various ground pork products in my freezer, leftover from other recipes. I’m meal planning and was asking myself what the heck to do with ground pork, chorizo, sweet italian sausage, and pancetta. Make the weirdest meatloaf ever?
Also happen to have some leftover brioche buns in the freezer as well. So, all of this is to say, this recipe was meant to happen for me next week (don’t worry, I’ll find other uses for the sausage and bacon) 🙂
Yay!! I hope you enjoy it.
I love chorizo & adding it into a sloppy joe is delicious!! I know these will be a hit with my extended family!
It’s so flavorful! Enjoy!!
These are the ultimate sloppy joes! So much flavor!
Thanks, Ashley!
This is the best sloppy joe of all time!
You’re so sweet, Rachael!
This is my love language! I love me a good sloppy joe!
Haha, same here!!
Can’t wait to make these, especially for meal prep! Great recipe!