Sloppy Buffalo Joes

Leave it to Rachael Ray make a sloppy joe out of almost anything. J

This was the second time I made these. It’s a great way to get the flavor of buffalo chicken wings in a much healthier meal. You can find Rachael's recipe here. I cut the original recipe in half because it makes so much, but the post below is the original 8 serving recipe. If you like buffalo chicken, you’ll love these.

Sloppy Buffalo Joes

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

2 pounds ground chicken or turkey breast

1 carrot, peeled and chopped or grated

2 stalks celery, chopped

1 yellow onion, finely chopped

2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1/4-1/3 cup hot sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot brand

1 cup tomato sauce

1 cup chicken stock

8 good quality burger rolls, split and toasted

1 cup blue cheese crumbles

2 large dill pickles, chopped

 

Heat a large skillet with the EVOO over medium-high heat. Add the meat and break it up with wooden spoon, then cook for 5-6 minutes. Add in the carrots, celery, onions and garlic, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then cook for 7-8 minutes more.

In a bowl, combine the vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, tomato sauce and stock. Pour into the pan and stir to combine. Simmer a few minutes more. Pile the sloppy Buffalo filling onto the buns and top with blue cheese and chopped pickles.