Sloppy Joe Variation
Submitted by angiej
A clever sloppy joe twist that swaps the usual sauce for chicken gumbo soup, mustard, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Tangy, saucy ground beef sandwiches ready in 40 minutes.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
25 minREADY
40 minHere’s a sloppy joe curveball you didn’t see coming. Instead of the standard tomato-based sauce, this version leans on canned chicken gumbo soup for a savory, slightly smoky backbone.
Ketchup and mustard bring the familiar tang, while a hit of lemon juice brightens the whole thing up in a way that’ll make you wonder why you never tried it before.
Brown the beef, dump the sauce, and dinner’s on the table before anyone starts raiding the snack drawer.
Chef Tips
- Chicken gumbo soup varies between brands. Some run thicker, some thinner. Simmer a few extra minutes if your batch seems too loose.
- Yellow mustard works great here, but whole grain or spicy brown adds another layer of complexity.
- Serve on sturdy rolls or thick-cut toast. The sauce is on the runnier side, so flimsy bread won’t hold up.
Ingredients
Directions
Brown the meat with the onions, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Pour the liquid ingredients over the drained meat.
Makes an interesting new flavor for a quick supper.
This sort of soup seems to vary in moisture levels, so you might get juicier or dryer meat from batch to batch.
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