Best 6 Fabulous Sloppy Joes Recipes

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**Fabulous Sloppy Joes: A Delightful Culinary Creation**

Sloppy Joes are a beloved American classic, a delectable sandwich featuring savory ground beef or pork simmered in a tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce, nestled between two soft, pillowy buns. This iconic dish has captured the hearts of sandwich enthusiasts for generations, offering a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite. Delve into our curated collection of Sloppy Joe recipes, each offering a unique twist on this timeless favorite. From the traditional ground beef version to innovative variations featuring pulled pork, chicken, or even vegetarian options, our recipes cater to every taste preference and dietary restriction. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey filled with lip-smacking Sloppy Joes that will satisfy your cravings and leave you craving for more.

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

THE BEST SLOPPY JOE RECIPE



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The BEST recipe for a homemade Sloppy Joe! Ground beef in a hearty tomato sauce on toasted hamburger buns. The perfect recipe for lunch or dinner.

Provided by Valentina Ablaev

Categories     Easy

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion (finely chopped)
1/2 small green bell pepper (seeded and finely diced)
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp yellow mustard
1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp brown sugar
15 oz can tomato sauce
1 lb lean ground beef (85%-90% lean)
1 Tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt (or to taste)
¼ tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
4 hamburger buns (toasted if desired)

Steps:

  • Finely chop the onion. Seed and finely dice the green pepper.
  • In a bowl, combine the Worcestershire sauce, mustard, water, brown sugar, and tomato sauce.
  • Place a large skillet or dutch oven over medium/high heat. Add olive oil and ground beef. Saute the beef for about 5 minutes until cooked through and longer pink, breaking it up with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper and add in the diced peppers and onion. Cook another 5 minutes until the veggies are tender and beef is browned.
  • Add the minced garlic and saute 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly. Add in the sauce and bring to a light boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve on toasted buns for Sloppy Joe Sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 1197 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES



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Despite the name of this iconic retro dish, the secret to a great sloppy joe is a thick, rich, almost dry consistency, which allows the sandwich to be eaten with your hands. Serve on hamburger buns.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ pounds extra lean ground beef
½ onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green pepper, diced
1 cup water
¾ cup ketchup
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup water
1 pinch cayenne pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place ground beef and onion in a large skillet. Turn heat to medium and cook and stir the mixture constantly until the beef is browned and forms small crumbles, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and green bell pepper; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 cup water and stir, scraping the pan to dissolve any brown flavor bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  • Mix in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Add 1 more cup water and return mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick, about 40 minutes.
  • Season with salt , black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1001.5 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

THE BEST SLOPPY JOES



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This is weeknight comfort food at its finest. We created a homemade sauce that is tangy and flavorful but also quick and easy. We used both ketchup and canned tomato sauce for lots of tomato-y zip and just a touch of brown sugar for a bit of sweetness and slight caramel finish. Green bell pepper is a key addition; it really enhances the other ingredients, elevating the flavor profile into the realm of a true sloppy joe.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
12 ounces (1 1/3 cup) tomato sauce
3/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 hamburger buns, toasted

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to caramelize in some spots, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon or spatula, until it is browned, no longer pink in the middle and cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, red wine vinegar, paprika, cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and heated through, 5 to 6 minutes. Spoon the meat onto the toasted buns.

BUBBA'S SLOPPY JOES



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Good ol' boy Sloppy Joes.

Provided by Pudgee Beaver

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 tablespoons butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 pounds ground beef
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard (such as Colman's®)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
¾ teaspoon Greek seasoning (such as Cavender's®), or more to taste
½ teaspoon hamburger seasoning (such as McCormick® Grill Mates®), or more to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon smokehouse maple seasoning (such as McCormick® Grill Mates®), or more to taste
¼ teaspoon hickory smoked salt (such as McCormick®), or more to taste
2 pinches ground nutmeg, or more to taste
2 cups barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®)
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
12 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot butter until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir onion, green pepper, and cilantro into garlic; cook and stir until the onion is softened, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Cook and stir ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, 5 to 10 minutes; drain fat. Increase heat to medium-high. Stir brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, onion powder, Greek seasoning, hamburger seasoning, garlic powder, black pepper, smokehouse maple seasoning, smoked salt, and nutmeg into ground beef mixture; cook until boiling, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir onion mixture into beef mixture; reduce heat to simmer.
  • Pour barbeque sauce, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar into beef mixture; stir, cover, and simmer until sauce is thickened, 30 minutes. Scoop beef into hamburger buns and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.9 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 54.9 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 1141.5 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

FABULOUS SLOPPY JOES



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This sloppy Joe recipe is the best my friends and family have ever tasted. Its quick, and great for summer meals. Small kids like this also. Enjoy! This was my grandmothers' recipe.

Provided by Linda Lawson

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 8 large buns

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs hamburger, brown with onion
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks diced celery
1 can tomato soup
1 teaspoon vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Brown hamburger and onion, add diced celery.
  • Drain excess fat.
  • Salt and pepper meat mixture.
  • Add soup, and rest of ingredients.
  • Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve on buns or bread.

EMILY'S FAMOUS SLOPPY JOES



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This is just a good old-fashioned Sloppy Joe recipe. Just slap some on a bun and enjoy!

Provided by HBIC

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup water
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Add the onion and red bell pepper; saute for 5 more minutes, or until onion is tender. Drain the fat.
  • Mix in tomato paste and water, stirring until paste is dissolved. Stir in garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, vinegar, brown sugar, oregano, salt and pepper. Continue to heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until mixture is thick and stewy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 616.5 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of ground meats: This will give your sloppy joes a more complex flavor. Try using a combination of ground beef, ground pork, and ground turkey.
  • Cook the meat thoroughly: This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really makes sloppy joes special. Be sure to use a sauce that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make sloppy joes. Feel free to add your own personal touches to the recipe.
  • Serve sloppy joes on a toasted bun: This will help to hold the sloppy joes together and prevent them from becoming too messy.

Conclusion:

Sloppy joes are a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give sloppy joes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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