Sloppy Hot Wing Joes

These are a very good twist on sloppy joes and they are figure-friendly! This recipe makes a lot and they are even better as left-overs because all the flavors really come together. I usually cut this recipe in half, unless I am making it for dinner guests. This is what I am making tonight : )

Cook Time: 30 min

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds ground chicken (also can use ground turkey)
2 carrots, peeled and grated (yes this means on a cheese grater)
4 celery stalks, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Salt & Pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 to 1/3 cup hot sauce
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup chicken stock
6 quality burger rolls (the harder the bun, the better so it doesn't get soggy)
1 cup blue cheese crumbles (I like to use Feta instead)
2 large dill pickles, chopped

Directions:

1) Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meat and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
2) Add the carrots, celery, onions, and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes more.
3)Combine the vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire, hot sauce, tomato sauce, and stock in a mixing cup and pour over the content of the pan. Mix thoroughly, and simmer for a few more minutes.
4)Split the rolls and toast under the broiler or in a toaster oven. Pile the sloppy Buffalo-style filling onto the buns and top with blue cheese crumbles and chopped pickles.

Serves 6

***Credit to Rachael Ray's Big Orange Book

From Boo's kitchen to Yours, ENJOY!