Best 11 Grandmas Sloppy Joes Recipes

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Welcome to the world of sloppy joes, a classic American comfort food that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. With its mouthwatering blend of ground beef, tangy sauce, and soft, pillowy bun, this iconic dish has been a staple in family kitchens for generations.

In this article, we bring you a collection of mouthwatering sloppy joe recipes that cater to various tastes and preferences. Whether you're a fan of the traditional sloppy joe, looking for a healthier alternative, or craving something with a unique twist, we've got you covered.

Our recipes range from the classic Grandma's Sloppy Joes, made with a secret family sauce, to a lightened-up Turkey Sloppy Joes, perfect for those watching their calorie intake. For a vegetarian option, our Black Bean Sloppy Joes offer a delicious and protein-packed alternative.

But that's not all! We've also included a recipe for Sweet and Spicy Sloppy Joes, which adds a tantalizing kick to the traditional dish. And for those who love a bit of crunch, our Sloppy Joes with Cornbread Topping is a must-try.

So, gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate sloppy joes that will be the star of your next meal.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMAS SLOPPY JOES



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This was one of my favorite things that my grandma made...it is a comfort food for me. It is so easy, and so delicious!

Provided by Miss Diggy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs hamburger
1 onion, diced
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 -3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon vinegar
1/2 cup catsup
2 teaspoons chili powder
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon mustard (optional)

Steps:

  • Brown hamburger and onion.
  • Drain out grease.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer 15-20 minutes with lid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.5, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 101.5, Sodium 794.1, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 11.4, Protein 32.9

GRANDMA'S SLOPPY JOES



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My grandma served these sandwiches each time I visited as a child. When I had children of my own, I relied on this recipe as an inexpensive way to feed them. They like it, and now my grandchildren do, too. - Patricia Pidgeon, Sycamore, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1-1/2 cups ketchup
3/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, relish and brown sugar; mix well. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until heated through. Spoon onto buns.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

GRANDMA'S SLOPPY JOES FROM SCRATCH



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A good, old fashioned recipe for Southern-style sloppy joes- these sandwiches come straight from my Grandma's kitchen.

Provided by Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Sandwich

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 large white onion (roughly chopped)
salt & black pepper (to taste)
1 cup ketchup
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 packed tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp yellow mustard
6 hamburger sized buns

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef- about 5 minutes & breaking it up as it cooks.
  • Stir in the onions, and season the mixture with salt & pepper- to taste.
  • Continue cooking the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened and begun to caramelize- about another 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet, stirring them in until evenly combined.
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer, the reduce the heat to maintain a slow simmer. Cook the mixture like that for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • When the sloppy joe mix has thickened, remove the skillet from heat
  • Scoop the filling onto fluffy buns, or on slices of toast and serve as sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 766 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 13 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

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.

SLOPPY JOES II



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This is the recipe my mother used for sloppy joes and it always gets compliments!

Provided by Tamara

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
¾ cup ketchup
3 teaspoons brown sugar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.
  • Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 416.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

GRANDMA'S SLOPPY JOES



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My friend Natalie gave me this recipe that was handed down from her Grandmother. So much more flavor (and less preservatives) than the pre-fab stuff.

Provided by Faux Chef Lael

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1/2 medium white onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 (12 ounce) jar chili sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 ounces water
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and ground beef until beef is browned. Drain any liquid or grease off.
  • Add brown sugar and chili sauce and mix well.
  • Add tomato paste, then fill the can halfway with water (about 3 ounces) and stir into mixture.
  • Simmer on low heat until hot and bubbly. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve on buns or homemade bread with your choice of condiments. We like to melt cheese on top!

GRANDMA LARSON'S SLOPPY JOES



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My grandma made a mean Sloppy Joe in her day, and here is her recipe. You may be wrinkling up your nose at the odd ingredient...chicken gumbo soup. Honestly, it's what makes this recipe so good!

Provided by Savvy Hostess

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef (can use ground chicken or turkey, instead)
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce
1 (10 ounce) can chicken gumbo soup, undiluted
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 green pepper, Seeded and Diced
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
salt and pepper
hamburger bun

Steps:

  • In large pan, brown and drain beef.
  • Add onion, green peppers and garlic.
  • Saute 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Add chili sauce, soup, mustard, worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Stir occasionally.
  • Can make ahead. Freezes well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.9, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 74.7, Sodium 1057.5, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 10.2, Protein 25

GRANDMA'S SLOPPY JOES



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This recpe is not spicy but more sweey and rich, the way we liked them in the 1950s.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Beef

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 c chopped onion
3 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
3/4 c brown sugar (you may want to start with 1/4 cup and adjust to sweetness you prefer)
1 bottle (26 ounces) catsup
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
8-10 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • 1. Brown the ground beef and onion in a large deep skillet. Drain the grease from the skillet as well as possible.
  • 2. Add all the remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes. Serve hot on warm hamburger buns.

GRANDPA'S SLOPPY JOES



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Simple,but delicious!Grandpas favorite sloppy joes & the kids love them too.Easy to prepare,great for parties,get togethers,etc...

Provided by Dale D.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs ground beef
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can French onion soup
1 (7/8 ounce) packet beef gravy
3/4 cup water
salt and pepper
flour (to thicken if necessary)

Steps:

  • brown ground beef, drain excess fat.
  • add 1 can french onion soup.
  • bring to a boil (2-3mins).
  • mix gravy and 3/4 cup water in separate bowl.
  • add gravy to the beef, gently simmer to thicken gravy.10-15mins or to desired consistency.
  • use flour to thicken if needed, by sprinkling flour slowly over beef.
  • old fashioned hamburger buns or any buns or breads will work to serve.
  • serving sizes depends on the size of the buns you use!

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground beef: Opt for a leaner ground beef, such as 85% lean or 90% lean, to reduce the amount of grease in your Sloppy Joes.
  • Sauté the vegetables: Sautéing the onions, peppers, and garlic in a little bit of oil will help to bring out their flavor and create a more flavorful Sloppy Joe filling.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what makes Sloppy Joes so delicious, so be sure to use a sauce that you love. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own using ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Cook the Sloppy Joes until the sauce has thickened: This will help to ensure that the Sloppy Joes are not too runny.
  • Serve the Sloppy Joes on toasted buns: Toasted buns will help to hold up the Sloppy Joes and prevent them from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Sloppy Joes are a classic comfort food that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying Sloppy Joe that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Grandma's Sloppy Joes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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