Best 8 My Homemade Sloppy Joes Recipes

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Sloppy Joes, a beloved American comfort food, are open-faced sandwiches filled with a flavorful, saucy filling made from ground beef, tomatoes, and a variety of seasonings. Originating in the early 1900s, Sloppy Joes have become a staple at backyard barbecues, potlucks, and casual dining establishments. This versatile dish offers a range of variations, including vegetarian and slow-cooker options, to suit diverse preferences and dietary needs.

This article presents a collection of mouthwatering Sloppy Joe recipes that cater to different tastes and cooking styles. From the classic Sloppy Joes with a tangy tomato-based sauce, to the zesty Sloppy Joes with a spicy kick, to the hearty Slow-Cooker Sloppy Joes perfect for busy weeknights, these recipes offer a symphony of flavors. Additionally, there are creative twists on the classic, such as the Sloppy Joes with Sweet Potato Buns and the Sloppy Joes with Asian-Inspired Sauce, which add unique dimensions to this iconic dish.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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 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

THE VERY BEST SLOPPY JOE RECIPE



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The VERY BEST Homemade Sloppy Joe Recipe is not only delicious, but it's quick and easy to make using REAL ingredients instead of a store-bought can of sauce. Hundreds of rave reviews agree!

Provided by Samantha Skaggs

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 pound ground beef (OR turkey)
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1 to 4 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Hamburger buns
Sliced pickles

Steps:

  • Make the sauce in a 2-cup glass measuring cup (or a medium bowl). Stir together the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined; set aside.
  • Set a large pot over medium-low heat. Add a few drops of extra-virgin olive oil, and saute the garlic for a minute or two until just fragrant and very light golden brown. Add ground beef, increase heat to medium/medium high, and cook until nicely browned with no pink remaining, breaking apart and stirring as the meat cooks. Drain the grease.
  • Pour the sauce over the browned meat, stir to combine, and simmer for at least 10 minutes until heated through, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve warm on hamburger buns or rolls with sliced pickles on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 742 mg, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES



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Season ground beef with steak sauce, onions and chili powder for Homemade Sloppy Joes kids will love. These Homemade Sloppy Joes are great for weeknights.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Hot Sandwiches

Time 25m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup A.1. Original Sauce
1/4 cup water
1 tsp. chili powder
4 hamburger buns, partially split

Steps:

  • Cook and stir meat and onion in large skillet on medium heat until meat is browned and onion is tender; drain.
  • Stir in steak sauce, water and chili powder; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve in buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 26 g

MY HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES



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This is a recipe that I have had, and been making for quite a while,(15 years), this is my favorite Sloppy Joes, they are so good. This will make enough for about 16-18 sloppy joes.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 6h15m

Yield 16-18 sloppy joes, 16-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs ground beef
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 cups ketchup
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
16 -18 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef, garlic, and onion in a very large skillet, and drain.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a sprayed 5 quart slow cooker, and stir in meat mixture.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.1, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 57.8, Sodium 594.9, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 12, Protein 20.7

CLASSIC HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES



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My mother-in-law created this recipe in the early 1950s. Our family likes these classic sloppy joes best served with pickles and potato chips.-Sharon McKee, Denton, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon celery salt or celery seed
1 teaspoon onion salt or onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 bay leaves
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook over low heat for 30 minutes., Uncover; cook 30-40 minutes longer or until thickened. Discard bay leaves. Serve 1/2 cup of meat mixture on each bun.

Nutrition Facts :

HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES



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I simmer a big batch of this hot and tangy sandwich filling, then freeze the extras. Just thaw and reheat it for a quick dinner. -Sandra Castillo, Janesville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups ketchup
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
12 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, onions and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink, breaking meat into crumbles; drain. Stir in ketchup, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, Italian seasoning, onion powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Serve on buns., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 1029mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

MY FAVORITE SLOPPY JOES



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This is my go-to sloppy joe recipe. Liquid smoke is the key ingredient here.

Provided by Alissa

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup ketchup
¼ cup dried minced onion
3 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, or more to taste
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup beef broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until meat is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes; drain excess grease. Mix ketchup, dried onion, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoke flavoring, and garlic into beef, stirring until brown sugar has dissolved.
  • Stir beef broth into beef mixture and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until thick, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 743.4 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of ground meats to create a more flavorful sloppy joe. Try using a combination of beef, pork, and turkey.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and seasonings. Add a teaspoon of chili powder, cumin, or smoked paprika for a different flavor profile.
  • If you want a saucier sloppy joe, add a can of tomato soup or tomato paste to the mix.
  • For a healthier version, use whole-wheat buns and top your sloppy joes with fresh vegetables like lettuce, tomato, and onion.
  • Make a big batch of sloppy joes and freeze them for later. They're a great meal to have on hand for busy weeknights.

Conclusion:

Sloppy joes are a classic American comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with a crowd. With a variety of toppings and side dishes to choose from, there's a sloppy joe for everyone. 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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