Ingredients and Weight: - 1 onion, chopped (1 cup) - 2 green bell peppers, chopped (2 cups) - 2 red bell peppers, chopped (2 cups) - 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed - 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed - 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained - 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained - 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce - 1/2 cup barbecue sauce - 1/4 cup minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce - 1 tablespoon chili powder - 1 teaspoon ground cumin - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper - 8 hamburger buns, toasted
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (easy)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. 2. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. 3. Add the bell peppers and cook until soft and slightly browned, about 10 minutes. 4. Stir in the black beans, kidney beans, corn, tomatoes, tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, chipotle peppers, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. 5. Bring to a simmer and cook until the mixture has thickened, about 15 minutes. 6. Serve the mixture on toasted hamburger buns.
Nutritional Information (per serving): - Calories: 350 - Fat: 10 grams - Sodium: 750 milligrams - Carbohydrates: 50 grams - Protein: 15 grams
Dish Characteristics: - Hearty and satisfying - Vegetarian - Made with fresh vegetables - Smoky and flavorful - Perfect for a casual meal or party
User Comments: - "These were delicious! Even my non-vegetarian friends loved them." - "The chipotle peppers added a nice smoky flavor without being too spicy." - "I served these with a side of sweet potato fries and it was the perfect meal." - "I made a double batch and froze half for later. They reheated well." - "I'm a picky eater, but I couldn't stop eating these."
Special Precautions and Tips: - If you don't have chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, you can substitute a teaspoon of ground chipotle powder. - If you prefer a spicier Sloppy Joe, add more chipotle peppers or a pinch of cayenne pepper. - To make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free hamburger buns.