Best 7 Best Sloppy Joes Recipes

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**Sloppy Joes: A Classic American Comfort Food**

Sloppy Joes are a beloved American comfort food that is perfect for casual gatherings, potlucks, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. This iconic dish features seasoned ground beef or pork simmered in a tangy tomato sauce, often with a hint of sweetness and smokiness. Traditionally served on soft hamburger buns, Sloppy Joes are known for their messy, juicy goodness that is sure to satisfy.

In this article, we present a collection of the best Sloppy Joe recipes that cater to various preferences and dietary needs. From classic recipes that stay true to the traditional flavors to unique variations that add a twist to the classic, there's a recipe here for every Sloppy Joe enthusiast.

Our recipes include:

* **Classic Sloppy Joes:** A straightforward recipe that captures the essence of this American classic. Ground beef is simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce made with ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce, resulting in a rich and tangy filling.

* **BBQ Sloppy Joes:** For those who love smoky barbecue flavors, this recipe incorporates a blend of BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, and a touch of liquid smoke into the tomato sauce. The result is a Sloppy Joe with a delicious smoky depth that is sure to impress.

* **Sweet and Sour Sloppy Joes:** If you enjoy a sweet and tangy twist, this recipe is for you. A combination of ketchup, pineapple chunks, brown sugar, and cider vinegar creates a sweet and tangy sauce that perfectly complements the savory ground beef filling.

* **Turkey Sloppy Joes:** For a healthier alternative, this recipe swaps ground beef for ground turkey. The leaner meat still delivers plenty of flavor when simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce made with diced tomatoes, green bell pepper, and a blend of spices.

* **Vegetarian Sloppy Joes:** This plant-based recipe caters to vegetarians and vegans alike. Lentils and black beans are simmered in a rich tomato sauce seasoned with a blend of spices, creating a hearty and flavorful Sloppy Joe filling.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST SLOPPY JOES



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Who isn't looking for quick, healthy meal solutions during the busy holiday and shopping season? Here's a sophisticated twist on a kid favorite. My daughter, Tiffany, came up with this lower-fat version of traditional sloppy joes. Best of all, this recipe can be made ahead and frozen for real holiday convenience. However, the tangy kick from the orange peel may not appeal to all children. -Suzanne McKinley, Lyons, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon molasses
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
Pinch ground cloves
Pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest, optional
6 whole wheat buns, split

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, prepared mustard, ground mustard, cloves, cayenne and orange zest if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 713mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

BEST EVER SLOPPY JOES



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Make and share this Best Ever Sloppy Joes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 1/2 cups canned diced tomatoes
1/4 cup catsup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon steak sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In Dutch oven, cook beef, onion, celery, and green pepper until meat is done; drain.
  • Add all remaining ingredients.
  • ;mix well.
  • Simmer for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.

BEST SLOPPY JOES



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This is a recipe that I got a long time ago, and my boyfriend absolutely loves.

Provided by SWMIMOM

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 cup ketchup (such as Heinz®)
½ (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce (such as Heinz®)
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon mustard powder
hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Mix ketchup, chili sauce, onion, green bell pepper, brown sugar, and mustard powder into ground beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors have blended, about 15 minutes; serve on hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 46.4 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 733.3 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

GRANDMA'S BEST-EVER SLOPPY JOES



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This recipe came from my grandma--one of the few we found written down! I grew up eating these sloppy joes as a kid and now my own kids love them too. Add the oatmeal in small portions and slowly--it doesn't take a whole lot. If you choose, you can also used minced onion to taste--works well if you need to cook more quickly!

Provided by kellib626

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb hamburger
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons vinegar
2 tablespoons mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
3/4 cup tomato juice
1/2 cup ketchup
3/4 cup water
quick cooking oatmeal

Steps:

  • Brown hamburger and onion, drain. Combine brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, tomato juice, ketchup and water--pour over browned hamburger. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium low heat. While simmering, add small amounts of quick cooking oatmeal to hamburger mixture to thicken up sauce--sprinkle slowly in parts. Serve over buns.

BEST EVER SLOPPY JOES



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These sloppy joes are the best! Do as I do and personalize these by adjusting spices to your taste!

Provided by D. BRAUN

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef chuck
1 large diced onion
1 large diced green pepper
1 celery stalk, diced
1 ½ (10.75 ounce) cans tomato soup
1 teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
6 hamburger buns
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble the ground beef into the skillet and cook until brown. Add the onion, pepper, and celery and cook until soft. Stir in the tomato soup, ground cumin, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; simmer until hot. Ladle meat onto hamburger buns; top with Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 88.6 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 838.8 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

BEST BAKED SLOPPY JOES



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These are the best Sloppy Joes I have ever had! They are fairly easy to make and if you happen to have any leftovers they reheat very well!

Provided by Bumblina

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4 kaiser rolls, split
4 slices mozzarella cheese
4 pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil, large enough to wrap finished sandwich

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.
  • drain.
  • stir in the tomato sauce; ketchup, Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder and oregano.
  • bring to a boil.
  • reduce heat.
  • simmer, uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • in a bowl (or glass measuring cup) combine butter, paprika and remaining garlic powder.
  • mix well.
  • brush over cut sides of rolls.
  • place bottom half of kaiser roll on each piece of heavy-duty foil.
  • spread meat mixture on roll bottoms.
  • top with mozzarella cheese.
  • replace roll tops.
  • wrap each sandwich in heavy-duty foil
  • place on baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635.8, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 16.7, Cholesterol 125, Sodium 1299.6, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 10.9, Protein 35.6

BEST EVER SLOPPY JOES



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Categories     Sandwich     Beef     Fry     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion
1 Tbsp. mustard
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. vinegar
3/4 c. ketchup
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped green or red bell peppers
1/2 c. chopped celery

Steps:

  • Cook ground beef and chopped onion. Drain fat off meat. Add back to large pan. Add remaining ingredients. Mix. Reduce heat to low and cook 40 minutes. Serve with fresh bakery buns.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your sloppy joes.
  • Brown the ground beef well. This will help to develop flavor and prevent the meat from being greasy.
  • Do not overcook the meat. Overcooked meat will be tough and dry.
  • Use a variety of seasonings. This will add flavor and depth to the sloppy joes.
  • Simmer the sloppy joes for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the sloppy joes on toasted buns. This will help to soak up the sauce and make the sandwiches more enjoyable.

Conclusion:

Sloppy joes are a classic American comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit. With a few simple tips, you can make sloppy joes that are even better than the ones you get from your favorite restaurant. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give sloppy joes a try. You won't be disappointed.

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