A taste-test was obviously in order, so I sorted through the stack
of delicious sounding recipe suggestions Ro*tel packed in the box but couldn’t make up my mind.
Would it be the Spicy Chicken Enchiladas or the beef? Maybe the Mexican Cornbread Casserole? I couldn’t decide which one. I knew I wanted to use it in something that would
feature the taste so I could make a fair assessment of the flavors. But what?
Then, I hit upon a great idea. I
would make my regular sloppy joes and substitute my plain tomato sauce with the Ro*tel sauce. I mixed up the meat and prepared to serve the sandwiches, but...the green chilies in the sauce gave the meat a mild tacoey-tasting flavor unlike my run-of-the-mill joes, so I felt inspired to top each with shredded Tillamook cheddar and lettuce. After that small adjustment, I took them to the table and waited for
the jury to assess the results.
I honestly didn’t think such a small change would make such a big
difference, but they loved it. Absolutely
loved it...and asked when I would make it again. The new Ro*tel sauce was a hit!
Will I purchase this Ro*tel Zesty Tomato and Green Chili Sauce?
Definitely. Will I try the spicier
“Original” version? Oh, most certainly. Should you try it? Yes!
Ingredients:
1lb ground beef
1 8ox can Mild or Original Ro*tel Zesty Tomato and Green Chili Sauce
1T tomato paste
1T tomato paste
1/4c water
2T fine bread crumbs
1T Worcestershire sauce
1t onion powder
1t garlic powder
2t sugar
1t salt (more or less to taste)
3oz shredded cheese
1c shredded lettuce
6 toasted hamburger buns
Instructions:
-Brown and drain hamburger
-Stir in sauce, paste, water, bread crumbs, and spices. Simmer until thickened.
-Divide meat mixture among buns
-Top with cheese and lettuce
-Eat and enjoy!
I haven't seen this brand or just simply don't recognize the can even though I may have seen it in the store. Great review with wonderful recipe! I've never made sloppy joes before but I saw a few posts about it. Looks yum!!
ReplyDeleteIt's a new product. I use the diced tomatoes regularly but have never bought the sauce. It was like regular tomato sauce but spicier and with more flavor. I think it would be good in any Mexican cooking. I cook so much nutritious stuff, sometimes I let the kids pick out "junk"...and they wanted sloppy joes. I served them with tater tots too...haha. They were so happy.
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