Chipotle Chili Sloppy Joes

I may try this in the crock pot or cook it ahead and reheat it.  It sounds like an interesting spin on sloppy joes.

1lb. lean ground beef 90/10
1 C. finely chopped sweet onion
1/2 C. finely chopped green pepper
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 C. chili sauce
1/2 C. water
1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
1 tbsp. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. yellow mustard
6 hamburger buns or Kaiser rolls
2 tbsp. butter softened

Preheat broiler. In a skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper, jalapeño over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles. Drain.

Stir in chili sauce, water, chipotles, brown sugar, and mustard; bring to a boil.  Simmer , uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.

Lightly spread cut sides of buns with butter; arrange on a baking sheet, buttered side up.  Broil until lightly toasted.  Fill with meat mixture.

Per serving: 313 calories, 12g. fat, 57mg. cholesterol, 615mg. sodium, 32g. carbs, 2g. fiber, 19g. protein