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Cajun Sloppy Joes

These Cajun Sloppy Joes are a fun twist on tradition. Start with the holy trinity, season it up jambalaya style for a super tasty sandwich!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 403kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet

Ingredients

Cajun Sloppy Joes Filling

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Chicken
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper Seeded and chopped
  • ½ Onion Finely Chopped
  • 1 Celery Rib Diced
  • ¾ cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Sage
  • ½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Assembly

  • 4 Kaiser Rolls
  • Red Onions
  • Lettuce

Instructions

  • Get a medium campfire going, or get your charcoal on the go. (If you’re making this on a stove, use medium-high heat and a nonstick pan.)
  • Add the ground chicken and olive oil to a large cast iron skillet - or a dutch oven, and set over the fire or hot coals.
  • Cook - breaking up the meat as it cooks - just until it’s cooked though. Add the chopped bell pepper, celery, and onion, continue cooking until the vegetables are tender, another 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the pan, stir well to combine.
  • Allow to simmer for about 15 minutes, or until thickened to the texture you like. (I'll usually turn the stove down to medium low or medium heat, when cooking this at home.)
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Divide sloppy joes mixture between your buns, serve hot!

Notes

Leftover Cajun Sloppy Joes mix can be cooled to room temperature, then stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat before serving.
See the post for details on how to do most of the food prep in advance, creating a freezer pack of ingredients.  It makes the cooking SO much quicker and easier when we get to our campsite!

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 908mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 638IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 4mg
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