Louisiana Sloppy Joes

19 Ratings

1 Reviews

Prep 35 min
Total 35 min
Servings 12

Add Cajun flair to this perennial crowd-pleaser with seasoning and a can of gumbo. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated May 6, 2010

Ingredients

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

cup chopped celery

cup chopped green bell pepper

1/2

cup chopped onion (1 medium)

can (19 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics hearty tomato soup

can (10 3/4 oz) condensed chicken gumbo soup

tablespoons Dijon mustard

teaspoons dried Cajun seasoning

burger buns, split

Steps

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1

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook ground beef, celery, bell pepper and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
2

Reduce heat to medium. Stir in all remaining ingredients except buns. Cook 15 to 20 minutes longer or until mixture is bubbly and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Spoon beef mixture into buns.

Expert Tips

Cruise the bread and/or bakery section of the store for interesting, flavorful buns for this recipe.
Serve these flavorful sandwiches with coleslaw and baked beans.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich

Calories: 290
Calories from Fat: 100

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 11g; 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 19% Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol: 50mg; 16%
Sodium: 780mg; 32%
Potassium: 290mg; 8%
Total Carbohydrate: 30g; 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9% Sugars 5g
Protein: 19g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 15%; 15%
Vitamin C: 10%; 10%
Calcium: 8%; 8%
Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;