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Smoky Sasafras Chicken Gumbo Sloppy Joes Recipe

Chicken gumbo sloppy joes are seriously good - Creole-inspired with a smoky tomato-based sassafras sauce with beef, bacon, and shrimp. Yes please!
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course chicken recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 257 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pounds ground chicken
  • ½ pound ground beef (80/20)
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon (chopped)
  • 1 large sweet onion (small dice, ¼ inch)
  • 1 large bell pepper (any color, small dice, ¼ in)
  • 2 stalks celery (small dice, ¼ inch)
  • 1 large beefsteak tomato (small dice, ¼ inch, approx. 1½ cups)
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ⅓ cup root beer (any brand)
  • 1 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • ½ pound extra small cooked shrimp (thawed, deveined and shell removed, rough chop)

Instructions
 

  • In a 4-quart stock-pot, over medium heat cook the bacon until done, but not yet crisp.
  • Add ground chicken and beef, onions, peppers, and celery. Cook until meat is done and vegetables are tender.
  • Spoon off any excess fat then add all remaining ingredients, except the shrimp.
  • Reduce heat, cover and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes, adjusting heat if necessary.
  • Add the cooked shrimp and cook until heated through.
  • Season to taste, serve over a hamburger bun.

Kori's Tips

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  • VARIATIONS: Substitute chopped andouille sausage in place of ground beef or shrimp. Use ground beef with any fat content.
  • TOP TIPS: Have all ingredients measured and set aside for quick and easy assembly. Add hot sauce to make it spicier.
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve over a hamburger bun or a chaffle topped with dill pickle coleslaw.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 13gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 774mgPotassium: 367mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1525IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
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