Sloppy Joe Nachos

Name: Sloppy Joe Nachos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3–4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 chopped onion; 1/2 red bell pepper chopped; 2 cloves garlic minced; Kettle Chips; Shredded Colby Jack Cheese; French Onion Dip; Sliced Sweet Peppers; Sliced Pickles; Green Onion; 1/2 cup Ketchup; 1/4 cup of Tomato Sauce; 2 tbsp of Brown Sugar; 1 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp Paprika; 1/4 tsp Cumin; 1/2 tsp Celery Salt; Salt and Pepper to taste

January 6, 2026|RedWhiteandBBQ

These nachos swap tortilla chips for crunchy kettle chips, layering tangy homemade sloppy joe beef with French onion dip and pickles. It’s a 30-minute snack that combines two comfort food classics into one bold, savory dish.

Sloppy Joe Nachos

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Cuisine

Mexican

Author:

RedWhiteandBBQ

Servings

3–4 people

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Transforming classic Sloppy Joes into a nacho extravaganza, this dish combines savory ground beef, tangy sauce, and melted cheese atop crispy tortilla chips. Perfect for game nights or casual gatherings, these Sloppy Joe Nachos are quick to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Dive into a world of deliciousness with our simple and satisfying recipe – an irresistible twist on two beloved classics. Get ready to elevate your snack game and satisfy those nacho cravings with a Sloppy Joe twist!

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Thick kettle chips are topped with savory ground beef, melted cheese, sliced pickles, and orange peppers

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 chopped onion
1/2 red bell pepper chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
Kettle Chips
Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
French Onion Dip
Sliced Sweet Peppers
Sliced Pickles
Green Onion

Sauce Ingredients:

1/2 cup Ketchup
1/4 cup of Tomato Sauce
2 tbsp of Brown Sugar
1 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp Paprika
1/4 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp Celery Salt
Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

Preheat your Elite Series griddle until it reaches 350F (gauging with an infrared gun)
On one side of the griddle, throw on 1 pound of Ground Beef
On the other side, throw on 1 chopped small onion, 1/2 of a chopped bell pepper, and 2 minced cloves of garlic. Stir them up occasionally.
While that cooks, mix together the sauce.
Mix the sautéed Vegetables, browned Meat, and the Sloppy Joe Sauce while it simmers until all the flavors mix together.
Take the Sloppy Joe Meat and pour it over a bed of Kettle Potato Chips (Because they won’t get soggy)
Top with Shredded Colby Jack Cheese, French Onion Dip (or Sour Cream if you prefer), Sliced Sweet Peppers, Sliced Little Pickles, and Green Onion.