Sloppy Joes are a classic weeknight dinner recipe and this simply recipe makes a delicious Sloppy Joe with Chicken Gumbo Soup! You’ll love this delicious twist on a timeless classic sloppy joe recipe.
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I’d never heard of making sloppy joes with chicken gumbo soup until I moved to Minnesota and learned how to make them this way from my mother-in-law. It’s become a family favorite and the only way we make sloppy joes now!
With only 5 ingredients, it’s the best easy sloppy joe recipe ever!
Ingredients for Sloppy Joe with Chicken Gumbo Soup
There are only 5 ingredients in this delicious sloppy joe recipe!
Ground Beef – This is a staple in my freezer so I always have it on hand.
Onion – I use yellow onion but feel free to use whatever you’ve got on hand.
Ketchup – I mean with 4 kids I always have this in the fridge and pantry.
Yellow Mustard – Yellow mustard works best but you can substitute dijon if that’s what you have!
Chicken Gumbo Soup – This is the magic in this recipe. I almost always have a few cans on it on hand in my pantry as this Sloppy Joe with Chicken Gumbo Soup recipe is a regular in my meal planning.
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Method
I love simply recipes and this one couldn’t get easier.
Grab a skillet and brown your ground beef. Meanwhile, dice the onion and then add to the skillet.
Cook the ground beef and onions until well combined.
Reduce heat to medium-low and add the ketchup, mustard and chicken gumbo soup. Stir until well combined and heat through.
Serve on hamburger buns with sliced cheese and pickles as optional toppings!
Enjoy!
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Sloppy Joe with Chicken Gumbo Soup
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 Tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 10.5 ounce cans condensed chicken gumbo soup
- 6 Hamburger Buns for serving
- Optional Toppings: sliced cheese and pickle slices
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef.
- Add the onion and continue cooking until the onion is soft and the meat is well browned.
- Reduce the heat to medium low.
- Add the ketchup, chicken gumbo soup, and mustard and stir until well combined and heated through.
- Serve on hamburger buns with pickles and sliced cheese if preferred.
- Enjoy!
Notes
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Conclusion
Whether you looking to shake up your sloppy joe night or try something new, you’ll love this easy Sloppy Joe with Chicken Gumbo Soup recipe! It’s certainly a hit with my family!
If you’re looking for more family friendly week-night meals try my green pasta or hotdog soup!