Sloppy Joes with Campbell's Gumbo Soup

Gumbo Soup Sloppy Joes Recipe

If you are looking for the classic sloppy joe recipe from the ’80s and you are now in your 40s, this is it. The first time I tasted Sloppy Joe’s with Campbell’s Gumbo Soup, I remember thinking, “This is the best sloppy joe flavor I have ever had.” The smoky, savory flavor takes regular Sloppy Joes to the next level.

My friend, Jackie, served them for the meal after her son’s baby blessing. That’s when I was introduced to them, and I was surprised it was made with Campbell’s Chicken Gumbo Soup, and thought, “How unique.” I never had sloppy joes that were made with chicken gumbo soup, and the ones my mom made had a vinegary taste to them.

This past summer, I was in charge of the food for our family reunion. For one of the meals, I made these sloppy joes. After I had browned the meat and added all the ingredients, I placed it in the slow cooker on low for a couple of hours until it was hot and simmering. It was perfect for feeding a large crowd with minimal prep. My mom froze the leftover sloppy joe mixture for 2 months, and it still tasted amazing after it was reheated.

My friend, Jackie, is a really good cook. Everything she makes is spot on with flavor. Some of the best recipes on my site are from her–Amazing Manicotti Recipe and Marshmallow Peanut Butter Crunch Brownies. We can trust Jackie because she knows good food when she sees and tastes it. These sloppy joes are no exception. This is a recipe the whole family will love.

Recipes for Feeding a Crowd

How to Make Sloppy Joes with Campbell’s Gumbo Soup

In a large skillet, brown the hamburger and cook the diced onion on medium-high heat. Salt and pepper the mixture while the meat is browning. Use a meat chopper to break the ground beef into small crumbles when browning.
Next, once the meat is browned, add the ketchup, mustard, granulated sugar, and Worcestershire sauce, and the condensed chicken gumbo soup. Stir until well-combined.
Bring the sloppy joe mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 45 minutes.
Serve on hamburger buns.
Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions about How to Make Sloppy Joes with Campbell’s Gumbo Soup

Can I substitute ground beef for ground turkey?

Absolutely. Ground turkey or ground chicken works for this recipe as a lighter alternative to ground beef. I recommending browning the poultry meat in some oil, since it is a lean protein.

Do I need to let it simmer for 45 minutes?

During the simmering step, this is where the sauce has time to thicken and the flavors have time to meld together. I don’t recommend rushing the simmering.

Can I double the recipe to feed a crowd?

Yes. It’s simple and easy to double.

How far in advance can I make it?

This recipe can easily be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. You can reheat it on the stovetop or in a slow cooker on the day you are going to serve it. When I made it for our family reunion, first, I browned the meat and added all the ingredients. Then I placed the sloppy joe mixture in a couple of slow cookers on low for a couple of hours until it was hot and simmering. You can let the mixture simmer in the slow cooker for up to 4 hours.

Can I freeze the sloppy joe filling?

Absolutely. My mom froze the leftover sloppy joe mixture from the family reunion for 2 months, and it still tasted amazing after it was reheated. Place the filling in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and warm it up on the stovetop when ready to serve it.

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Sloppy Joes with Campbell's Gumbo Soup

Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

55 mins

Total time

1 hour

If you are looking for the classic sloppy joe recipe from the '80s and you are now in your 40s, this is it. The smoky, savory flavor takes regular Sloppy Joes to the next level.

Author: My friend, Jackie

Recipe type: Dinner/Ground Beef/Sandwich

Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

2 lbs ground hamburger
1 onion, diced
salt
pepper
1 cup ketchup
2 tbsp mustard
1 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 (10.5-ounce) Campbell's Condensed Chicken Gumbo Soup
Hamburger buns

Instructions

In a large skillet, brown the hamburger and cook the diced onion on medium-high heat. Salt and pepper the mixture while the meat is browning. Use a meat chopper to break the ground beef into small crumbles when browning.
Next, once the meat is browned, add the ketchup, mustard, granulated sugar, and Worcestershire sauce, and the condensed chicken gumbo soup. Stir until well-combined.
Bring the sloppy joe mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 45 minutes.
Serve on hamburger buns.
Enjoy!