Ethiopian Sloppy Joes [Berbere Chicken Sloppy Joes]
This Ethiopian Sloppy Joes recipe is essentially a Berbere Chicken Sloppy Joe sandwich. Super easy to make, full of complex, spicy flavour!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 408kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet
Ingredients
Ethiopian Sloppy Joe Filling:
- 1 Large Onion Chopped
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 lb Lean Ground Chicken
- ¾ cup Tomato Sauce
- 2 tablespoon Berbere Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Assembly:
- 4 Kaiser Buns
- Shredded Cabbage
Instructions
Ethiopian Sloppy Joe Filling:
- 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 onion and olive oil to a large cast iron skillet - or a dutch oven, and set over the fire or hot coals. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions start to brown.
- Note: If using frozen onions, you can thaw them first, or just add them in frozen. They’ll take a bit longer to cook if frozen, but it works just fine!
- Add the ground chicken to the pan. Cook - breaking up the meat as you go - just until it’s cooked though.
- 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.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Assembly:
- Toast the buns, then divide the Ethiopian Chicken mixture between the 4 bottom buns.
- Top each with some shredded cabbage, before finishing off with the top bun.
- Serve immediately, with plenty of napkins!
Notes
Leftovers:
Leftover Sloppy Joe mix can be cooled to room temperature, then stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat before serving.
Make Ahead:
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: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 828mg | Potassium: 850mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 5mg
