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Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes

A spicy, tangy buffalo-style sloppy joe made with ground chicken and served with blue cheese and ranch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 2 carrots finely chopped
  • 2 ribs celery finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce 1 can
  • 1/3 cup hot sauce
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • crumbled blue cheese for serving, optional
  • ranch dressing for serving, optional
  • chopped chives for serving, optional

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add 1/2 chopped onion, 2 finely chopped carrots, and 2 ribs finely chopped celery; sprinkle with salt and sauté until softened, about 3–5 minutes.
  • Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add 1 pound ground chicken and break it up with a spoon; cook until no longer pink and lightly browned.
  • Pour in 8 ounces tomato sauce and 1/3 cup hot sauce, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover and stir, then continue to cook uncovered for 2–4 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens; if too dry, stir in up to 1/4 cup water or chicken broth.
  • Spoon the buffalo chicken mixture onto the 4 hamburger buns and top with crumbled blue cheese, a drizzle of ranch dressing, and chopped chives as desired.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring cup
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Notes

  • The mixture should be fairly thick; simmer longer if needed.
  • Adjust hot sauce to taste for spiciness.
  • Optional toppings (blue cheese, ranch, chives) are not included in nutrition.