Chicken Gumbo Sloppy Joes
A fun and tasty twist on the classic sloppy joe, this recipe combines the rich flavors of gumbo with the comfort of a sloppy joe sandwich - perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual get-together.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef Use lean ground beef to keep the dish lighter.
- 1 cup diced yellow onions
- 10.5 oz Campbell's condensed chicken gumbo soup The spice level depends on the soup variety used.
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard Adjust according to your taste.
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- ½ teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
- ½ teaspoon pepper Adjust to taste.
- ½ tablespoon onion powder
- 4 large Brioche buns You can also use 6 regular hamburger buns.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F for toasting the buns.
- Dump the ground beef into a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced onions to the pan with the ground beef.
- Crumble the ground beef well as it cooks.
- Once the ground beef is fully cooked, drain the grease from the pan and reduce the heat to medium.
- Add the chicken gumbo soup, yellow mustard, ketchup, salt, pepper, and onion powder to the pan.
- Stir all of the ingredients together well.
- Leave the mixture to simmer until the liquid in the pan thickens, about 4 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low.
Toasting Buns
- Place the buns in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven and toast the buns until they are lightly browned, about 4-6 minutes.
Serving
- Scoop the sloppy joe mixture onto the toasted buns.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Serve Chicken Gumbo Sloppy Joes with a simple side salad, potato chips, or coleslaw for a complete meal. Additionally, feel free to add pickles or extra hot sauce for those who like a little more kick. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.