SPICY SLOPPY JOES

1 1/2 lbs ground beef

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (16-oz) mild chili beans
2 tbsp light brown sugar
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
2 tsp vinegar
1/2 tsp water
1 bottle (12-oz) chili sauce
8 sesame seed hamburger buns, cut side toasted
1/4 cup shredded jalapeno cheese

Cook the beef and onion in a large heavy-duty skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Drain well. Return to skillet and stir in beans.

Add the brown sugar, flour, chili powder, salt, vinegar, and water to the skillet and mix well.

Stir in the chili sauce; simmer until heated through, approximately 10-12 minutes.

Place mixture on bottoms of buns, sprinkle with the shredded cheese and place tops over cheese.

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