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Game Day Chilli Joes

Chili Joes (plus my favorite tailgating tips)! We love chili and we love sloppy joes! This easy recipe combines the two in one amazing bite for the perfect game day snack! Perfect full sized or as sliders!

Ingredients :

  • 12 slider rolls or 6 regular hamburger buns
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup canned red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese more to taste
  • 2 ½ tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes 1 can, lightly drained
  • 12 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons onion flakes
  • ½ teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 dashes hot sauce

Directions :

  • Brown ground beef, onions and garlic until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
  • Stir in sauce ingredients and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Let simmer 10-15 minutes or until thickened. Stir in beans and set aside.
  • To Prepare
  • Preheat grill to medium-high on one side
  • Place your slider buns in a pan or cast iron skillet. Top with meat mixture and cheddar cheese. Combine topping ingredients and gently spoon over the rolls.
  • Cook over indirect heat for 18-23 minutes or until cheese melts and chili-joe filling is heated through. Serve warm.