Sloppy Buffalo Joes

A few years ago, Jason and I were looking for a healthier option for Sloppy Joes that also was packed with flavor.  Of course, the first thing I did was go to food network and I found this great recipe.  It is easy and flavorful!  This sloppy Joe will surely please your family any night of the week!


2 TB olive oil
1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup of carrot copped
1 small onion chopped
1 celery stalk chopped
1 clove of garlic chopped
salt and pepper
1 TB red wine vinegar
1 TB brown sugar
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup hot sauce (franks red hot)
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock
blue cheese crumbles
4 large rolls

Heat large skillet with extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat.  Add meat and break it up with spoon, cook 5 minutes.  Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper.  Cook for another 7-8 minutes.  I a owl combine the vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire hot sauce, tomato sauce and stock.  Pour into the pan and stir to combine.  Sinner for a few minutes. Pile sloppy Buffalo filling onto buns and top with blue cheese crumbles.  Enjoy:)

Buffalo Sloppy Joes with Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Roasted Brussel Sprouts:

Split brussel sprouts in half.  In a bowl mix brussel sprouts with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.  Roast in oven for 20 minutes at 400 degrees.