Best 10 Flavorful Sloppy Joes Recipes

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Indulge in the classic American comfort food - sloppy joes! These delightful sandwiches feature succulent ground beef smothered in a tangy, sweet, and savory sauce, nestled between soft, fluffy buns. Our collection of sloppy joe recipes offers a variety of options to satisfy every palate, from traditional to unique and creative twists. Embark on a culinary journey with our classic sloppy joe recipe, featuring a blend of ground beef, onions, bell peppers, and a homemade sauce made from ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. For those seeking a healthier alternative, try our turkey sloppy joes, where ground turkey replaces beef, resulting in a leaner and equally flavorful sandwich. Spice enthusiasts will relish our chipotle sloppy joes, where chipotle peppers infuse the sauce with a smoky and slightly spicy kick. Vegetarian and vegan folks can rejoice in our meatless sloppy joes, crafted with a combination of lentils, mushrooms, and walnuts, delivering a hearty and protein-packed sandwich. And for those with limited time, our slow cooker sloppy joes offer a convenient option, allowing you to prepare the dish in advance and let the slow cooker do the work.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

FLAVORFUL SLOPPY JOES



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Like sloppy joes but not all the leftovers? Now you can make just enough for two hearty sandwiches. The sauce level in the meat mixture is low, making it a little less messy to eat on a bun.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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.

SLOPPY JOES



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Food Network

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1/2 large onion, diced
1 1/2 cups ketchup
5 cloves garlic, minced
Hot sauce, such as Tabasco
Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 kaiser rolls
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons chili powder, or more as needed
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more as needed
2 tablespoons butter, softened
Chips or salad, for serving, if desired

Steps:

  • Start by browning the ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Drain off the fat.
  • Add in the green peppers and onions. Stir, and then add 1 cup water, the ketchup and garlic. Stir it around to combine, and then add the brown sugar, chili powder, dry mustard, red pepper flakes, and hot sauce, Worcestershire, salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine, and then cover and simmer over medium-low heat, about 20 minutes.
  • To serve, spread the rolls with the butter and brown them on a griddle or in a skillet. Spoon a good amount of the meat mixture onto the bottom roll, and then top with the other half. Serve with chips, salad or just enjoy it by itself.

FLAVORFUL SLOPPY JOES FOR 2



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Make and share this Flavorful Sloppy Joes for 2 recipe from Food.com.

Provided by budgiesntiels

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb lean ground beef
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
2 tablespoons green peppers, chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook the beef, onion, and green pepper over medium heat unti the meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and Worcestershir sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.3, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 1034.8, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 20.9, Protein 28.1

SLOPPY JOES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 medium bell pepper, finely diced
1 pound ground beef
One 15-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
One 15-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and bell peppers and saute until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, beans, tomato paste, vinegar, brown sugar, and some salt and pepper, and cook until slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Serve warm on the hamburger buns.

CLASSIC SLOPPY JOES



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Soft sandwich buns work best with this classic kid-friendly Sloppy Joe recipe-as do chips and pickles. The beef mixture can also be served over pasta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add ground beef to skillet. Cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir tomato sauce, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce into beef mixture in skillet. Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Season the mixture with more salt and pepper, as desired. Spoon onto buns, and serve immediately.

MEATLESS SLOPPY JOES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, medium yellow onion, green bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, textured vegetable protein, vegetable broth, tomato sauce, vegan worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, hamburger buns

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

olive oil, to taste
½ medium yellow onion, diced
½ green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
salt, to taste
1 cup textured vegetable protein
1 cup vegetable broth
15 oz tomato sauce, 1 can
1 teaspoon vegan worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
4 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until semi-translucent.
  • Add the bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
  • Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and salt and cook 2-3 minutes more, until the garlic is soft and fragrant. Season with salt.
  • Add the textured vegetable protein, vegetable broth, and tomato sauce and stir well until combined. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Remove the lid and add the Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and yellow mustard. Mix to combine and cook for 3-4 more minutes, until the remaining liquid has been absorbed.
  • Serve on hamburger buns.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 652 calories, Carbohydrate 74 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 20 grams

HEALTHIER SLOPPY JOES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: coleslaw mix, apple cider vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, kosher salt, pepper, high heat oil, medium yellow onion, garlics, chilli powder, sweet paprika, dried thyme, tomato, medjool dates, lean ground turkey, tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, worcestershire sauce, medium carrots, zucchinis, kosher salt, pepper, hot sauce, buns

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

10 oz coleslaw mix
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon high heat oil, of choice
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 garlics, minced
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons tomato
3 medjool dates, pitted and minced
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
2 medium carrots, shredded
2 zucchinis, shredded
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 dashes hot sauce, optional
8 buns, of choice, toasted

Steps:

  • Make the slaw: In a medium bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt, and pepper. Toss well, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Make the sloppy joes: Heat the oil in a large, high-walled pan over medium heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until translucent. Add the garlic, chili powder, paprika, thyme, tomato paste, and dates. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the tomato paste begins to brown.
  • Add the turkey and sauté until cooked through, about 3-5 minutes, stirring throughout. Add the tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
  • Add the shredded carrots and zucchini and cook down into the sauce, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce, if using.
  • Scoop the sloppy joe mixture onto toasted buns and top with the slaw.
  • Enjoy!

SLOPPY JOE SLIDERS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: ground beef, salt, pepper, white onion, garlic, ketchup, mustard, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, dinner roll, shredded cheddar cheese, butter, sesame seed

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ white onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ cup ketchup
2 teaspoons mustard
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 pack dinner roll
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
sesame seed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, add the ground beef and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Using a spoon, break up the meat and stir until browned.
  • Add the onion and garlic and continue to cook until the onions are translucent.
  • Add the ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, and brown sugar.
  • Stir until the meat is fully cooked and sauce is evenly combined. Set aside.
  • Cut the dinner rolls in half and place the bottom half in a baking pan.
  • Top with meat and sprinkle with cheese. Place the top of the rolls back on top.
  • Brush the rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, or until rolls are toasted and cheese is melted.
  • Cut into individual sliders.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 6 grams

VYRIANNA'S FLAVORFUL SLOPPY JOES



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My version of sloppy joes is based on an overview of several different recipes I've seen on this site, plus taste testing. May use 1 sm onlion finely chopped in place of the onion flake and powder and 2 cloves minced garlic in place of the garlic powder, and then brown them with the meat. I know there are several ingredients, but

Provided by Vyrianna

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb hamburger
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons molasses
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon dry onion soup mix
1 tablespoon onion, flake
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne (option)
2 tablespoons pepper salsa (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown hamburger. If you are using fresh onion and garlic brown them with the meat.
  • Mix all ingredients together and simmer for 30-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.3, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 152.2, Sodium 1385.9, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 13.4, Protein 50.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: Fresh, ripe vegetables and flavorful ground beef will make a big difference in the taste of your sloppy joes.
  • Don't overcook the beef: Overcooked beef will be tough and dry. Cook the beef until it is just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Use a good quality BBQ sauce: The BBQ sauce is the key to the flavor of sloppy joes. Choose a sauce that you like the taste of and that has a good balance of sweetness, smokiness, and acidity.
  • Add some extra flavorings: Feel free to add some extra flavorings to your sloppy joes, such as diced onions, chopped bell peppers, or a dash of cayenne pepper.
  • Serve on a toasted bun: Toasted buns will help to hold up the sloppy joes and prevent them from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

Sloppy joes are a classic American comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious batch of sloppy joes that will be a hit at your next party or potluck. 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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