Fiesta Sandwiches

A fast and tasty Tex-Mex take on sloppy Joes.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef
1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
8 hamburger buns, split
Butter, softened as needed
2 cups shredded lettuce

Cooking Directions:

1. Brown ground beef in skillet; drain off fat. Add drained beans, tomato sauce and seasonings. Heat and blend thoroughly.
2. Add shredded cheese and stir just until cheese begins to melt.
3. Preheat broiler.
4. Split buns, place on a baking sheet and lightly spread butter on both bun halves, broil for about 30 seconds, or until lightly toasted.
5. Spoon sandwich mixture onto bottom half of the bun. Sprinkle with shredded lettuce and cover with top half of bun.
6. Serve immediately.

Makes 8 servings.