Sloppy Lous Recipe

Name: Sloppy Lous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces andouille sausage; 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil; 1 pound ground pork; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped; 3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 ribs celery, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup tomato puree or tomato sauce; 1 cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire; Portuguese or sesame rolls; Chopped hot pickled vegetables (giardiniera); Scallions; Chopped sweet bread and butter pickles

Servings: persons

12 ounces andouille sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
1 pound ground pork
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup tomato puree or tomato sauce
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank's Red Hot
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire
Portuguese or sesame rolls
Chopped hot pickled vegetables (giardiniera)
Scallions
Chopped sweet bread and butter pickles

1
Remove the casing from the sausage and chop.
2
Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat, add the sausage and brown.
3
Remove to a plate.
4
Add the pork and brown.
5
Then add the thyme, garlic, celery, onions, peppers and some salt and pepper.
6
Cook, partially covered, 8 to 10 minutes.
7
Add the andouille, tomato sauce, stock, hot sauce, sugar, vinegar and Worcestershire.
8
Reduce the heat, stir and simmer to thicken.
9
Cool and store for a make-ahead meal.
10
Reheat over medium heat.
11
Serve on warm rolls with the toppings of your choice.

622

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces andouille sausage, 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil, 1 pound ground pork, 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Sloppy Lous falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sloppy Lous

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