SUMMER SQUASH SLOPPY JOES

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Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     Beef     Cheese     turkey     Vegetable     Broil     Sauté     Kid-Friendly     Summer     Cookie     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground lean beef or turkey
1/2 onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 carrot, chopped
1 1/2 cups summer squash, diced
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon mild chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 ounces cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
6 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the broiler. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the ground beef or turkey until browned, about 7 minutes. Add the onion and sauté 2 minutes. Add the carrot and sauté 2 minutes. Add the squash and sauté 1 minute more.
  • 2. Stir in the tomato paste and 1 1/2 cups water, stirring until the paste has dissolved. Add the garlic, chili powder, paprika, and oregano, and season with the salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook until the mixture has thickened, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • 3. Divide the cheese among the bottom halves of the hamburger buns. Transfer both halves of the buns to the broiler, open-faced, and toast until the cheese has melted and the top buns are toasted.
  • 4. Remove the buns from the oven and fill each sandwich with the squash-and-meat mixture. Serve immediately.

Sylvia Tjitunga
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook summer squash, and this recipe was a winner. The sloppy joes were flavorful and satisfying.


Nado SO
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These sloppy joes were a great way to use up some summer squash. They were easy to make and really tasty.


Raza Samoo
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I'll pass.


Kathy Turner
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Meh.


Saife ahmed
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Not bad!


Shurma Fufu
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These sloppy joes were okay. I wasn't a huge fan of the summer squash, but the chipotle peppers gave them a nice kick.


Gjbhj Gh
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I was really excited to try these sloppy joes, but I was disappointed. The summer squash made them too watery and the chipotle peppers were overpowering.


Lilonke Bam
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These sloppy joes were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. I'll definitely be making them again, but I'll use less chipotle peppers next time.


Aalaa Shebl
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I'm not a big fan of sloppy joes, but these were actually really good! The summer squash made them light and refreshing.


Angel Prado
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These sloppy joes were easy to make and so flavorful! I loved the combination of summer squash and chipotle peppers.


Tiffany Dawkins
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I made these sloppy joes last night and they were delicious! I used ground turkey instead of beef and they turned out great. The chipotle peppers added a nice smoky flavor.


Ujwal Raut Kshetree
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These sloppy joes were a hit with my family! The summer squash added a nice sweetness and the chipotle peppers gave them a little kick. I'll definitely be making these again.