This Sloppy Joe with Chicken Gumbo Soup has a rich and flavorful sauce. A very easy weeknight dinner you can have ready in under 30 minutes. It is a filling ground beef dinner the whole family will love and might become a favorite recipe!
This dish is commonly called a Sloppy Joe, in our family we call it a Beef Burger. Regardless, it is loose meat deliciousness! This recipe came from my sister-in-law, or as I like to call her, my "sister from another mister." She knew how busy our lives were when our kids were young and shared this recipe for something easy to make when we had busy weeknights full of ball games and not much time for dinner. After my mother-in-law passed away, I found a recipe very similar to this in her recipe collection - a vintage recipe! I've been making this recipe for 25 year years. This meal comes together very quickly and is really delicious!
What You Need
Ground Beef
Condensed Chicken Gumbo Soup
Yellow Mustard
Ketchup
Tips for Making Sloppy Joe with Chicken Gumbo Soup
Lean ground beef is best for this recipe as it will add to the great flavor
Add diced onion and/or green bell pepper for extra flavor (optional)
Add a slice of cheese on your sandwich, if you desire
Use your favorite bun and make sure they are fresh hamburger buns
Add a few red pepper flakes to give it a little zip
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Why is it called a Sloppy Joe?
Since I'm from Iowa, it's only appropriate to share how this sandwich got it's name. A cook named Joe at a cafe in Sioux City, Iowa added tomato sauce to loose meat and the rest is history!
How To Make Sloppy Joe with Chicken Gumbo Soup
I can't stress enough how quick, easy and delicious this meal is! This specific recipe combines the Campbell's chicken gumbo soup with ketchup and mustard which is the perfect blend of flavors! Side it with potato chips and a dill pickle and you've got a big hit!
Step 1: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown meat, breaking apart into crumbles as it cooks, for about 3-5 minutes. Drain the excess fat and return to pan. Over medium heat, add a can of chicken gumbo soup, ketchup and prepared mustard. Reduce to low heat and mix until fully combined. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the mixture has thickened to your liking. Remove from heat.
Step 2: Spoon meat mixture to the bottom bun or eat with a fork, it's delicious either way!
How to Store Sloppy Joe with Chicken Gumbo Soup
Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. The sloppy joe mixture can also be frozen in a freezer bag for 3 months. Don't forget to date the bag before freezing.
There are a lot of easy sloppy joe recipes out there, but this quick meal is truly so good! My family loves chicken gumbo sloppy joes; I hope it becomes a family favorite at your house!
Definitely give this recipe a try because it is Forkin' Good!
