Description
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A bold and comforting twist on the classic sloppy joe, these Chicken Gumbo Sloppy Joes are packed with savory Southern flavor thanks to the magic of canned chicken gumbo soup. Quick, easy, and kid-approved—perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
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1 can (10.75 oz) condensed chicken gumbo soup (do not add water)
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¾ cup ketchup
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1–2 tsp yellow mustard
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⅓ cup finely chopped onion
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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4–6 hamburger buns
Optional Add-ins:
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½ tsp garlic powder
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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½ cup chopped green bell pepper or celery
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Dash of hot sauce or cayenne (for heat)
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Instructions
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat with chopped onion until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease if needed.
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Reduce heat to low and stir in the condensed chicken gumbo soup, ketchup, mustard, and optional seasonings.
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Let the mixture simmer uncovered for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
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Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto hamburger buns and serve hot.
Notes
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This recipe is mild but can be spiced up easily with hot sauce or chili flakes.
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You can use ground chicken or plant-based crumbles instead of beef or turkey.
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The mixture stores well in the fridge and tastes even better the next day.
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Toast the buns for added crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches / Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sloppy joe
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: chicken gumbo sloppy joes, sloppy joes with soup, quick sloppy joe dinner, Southern sloppy joes, easy weeknight sloppy joes