Best 9 Sweet Pickle Sloppy Joes Recipes

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**Sloppy Joes With a Sweet Pickle Twist: A Flavorful Fusion of Tangy and Savory**

Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Sweet Pickle Sloppy Joes, a delectable fusion of classic comfort food and a unique sweet pickle twist. Crafted with a harmonious blend of ground beef, zesty tomato sauce, and a secret ingredient – sweet pickles – these sloppy joes offer a tantalizing balance of tangy and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Served on soft, fluffy buns, each bite promises a burst of sweet, tangy, and savory goodness, accompanied by a symphony of textures that will leave you craving for more. Prepare to embark on a flavor-packed journey with our Sweet Pickle Sloppy Joes, accompanied by three additional recipe variations that cater to diverse preferences: the Classic Sloppy Joes, the Turkey Sloppy Joes, and the Vegetarian Sloppy Joes.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SPICY SLOPPY JOES



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These sandwiches have been the go-to meal for my son's basketball team. Turkey is a wonderful change from ground beef and really absorbs all the flavors. I have also used this for a Friday the 13th celebration at work, calling it 13-ingredient sloppy joes. -Karen Hildebrand, LaBelle, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons canola oil
3 pounds ground turkey
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 cups ketchup
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 hamburger buns, split
Optional: Coleslaw and dill pickle slices

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook turkey in batches until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles, 8-10 minutes per batch. Transfer meat to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In the same skillet, cook the onion and green pepper until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, Worcestershire and red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to slow cooker. , In a bowl, combine ketchup, water, brown sugar, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours or until flavors are blended. Serve on buns with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 1206mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

SLOPPY JOES WITH FRUIT DRINK PICKLES



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time P2DT40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground chuck, 85% lean
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
4 sesame seed topped hamburger buns, lightly toasted
1/3 cup Fruit Drink Pickles, recipe follows
One 24-ounce jar dill pickle chips
One .23-ounce packet powdered fruit drink, such as Kool-Aid (any flavor)
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and some salt and pepper and cook, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon, until brown, about 5 minutes. Add the onion, pepper, and chili powder and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the tomato sauce, sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire, soy sauce and 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve the meat on the buns topped with Fruit Drink Pickles.
  • Drain the brine from the pickles into a bowl. Add the fruit drink packet and sugar and stir until dissolved. Add the brine back to the jar (discard any that doesn't fit). Refrigerate at least 2 days and up to 1 month.

SLOPPY JOES



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Sloppy Joes are always a family favorite and this homemade recipe will be on repeat. With the perfect balance of flavors, this mix cooks down to sweet and tangy perfection. It's an economical family meal.

Provided by Shannon Smith

Categories     Beef

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3-4 lb ground beef, browned & drained
1 jar(s) chili sauce (12 oz)
1 jar(s) water, fill empty chili sauce bottle and use
1 c ketchup
1/4 c cider vinegar
1/2 c brown sugar
1/4 c sweet pickle relish (add more to taste)
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Brown ground beef and drain in a large skillet.
  • 2. Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and sweet relish.
  • 3. Add all sauce ingredients and stir well. Turn heat to low. Cover and simmer for at least 2 hours.
  • 4. Make sure to stir often ad don't allow the mixture to dry out.
  • 5. Serve with your favorite rolls. Enjoy!

EASY SLOPPY JOES



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Five ingredients are all you need for these hearty sandwiches that are great for family gatherings. Onion soup mix and sweet pickle relish add zesty flavor without much effort. -Marge Napalo, Brunswick, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds ground beef
3 cups ketchup
2/3 cup sweet pickle relish
1 envelope onion soup mix
14 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, relish and soup mix; heat through. Serve immediately on buns, or cool mixture before placing in a freezer container. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen sloppy joes: Thaw beef mixture in the refrigerator; place in a saucepan and heat through. Serve on buns. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 1193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

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 :

SPEEDY SLOPPY JOES



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These quick-to-fix sloppy joe sandwiches get a nice zip from sweet pickle relish and barbecue sauce. Kids especially love them!-Nancy Lambert, Punta Gorda, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
6 to 8 onion rolls or hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the soup, relish, ketchup and barbecue sauce; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 582mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

SWEET SLOPPY JOES



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Make and share this Sweet Sloppy Joes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 2SpiceItUp

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 sandwiches, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
pepper
1 tablespoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup sweet relish
hamburger bun

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef and onion. Drain grease from beef and onion mixture.
  • Return skillet with hamburger and onion to stove and add vinegar. Allow to evaporate.
  • Add pepper and ground mustard and stir well.
  • Add brown sugar and cook until hamburger looks 'tan'.
  • Add ketchup and relish and simmer until mixture has thickened.
  • Serve on hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.4, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 359.5, Carbohydrate 18.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 15.5, Protein 14.6

SWEET PICKLE SLOPPY JOES



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This recipe comes from the Southern Living Homestyle Cooking Cookbook. One of many in my cookbook collection. It's super fast, and I like the sweet pickle relish, it gives it a "kick". Super yummy.

Provided by crazycookinmama

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground chuck
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 hamburger buns, toasted

Steps:

  • Brown ground chuck and onion in a large nonstick skillet, stirring until meat crumbles; drain.
  • Stir in ketchup and next 5 ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon meat mixture over bottom halves of buns; top with remaining halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.6, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 2360, Carbohydrate 43.2, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 15.7, Protein 11.3

SILVIA'S SLOPPY JOES



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This is a cheap and easy sloppy joe recipe. My mom makes it and everyone loves it. People are constantly asking her for the recipe. Serve on buns.

Provided by BENANDREE

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, diced
½ cup chili sauce
½ cup ketchup
½ cup water
⅓ cup sweet pickle relish
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Mix chili sauce, ketchup, water, pickle relish, brown sugar, and mustard into the ground beef mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors are blended, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 69.6 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1070.9 mg, Sugar 30.6 g

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients beforehand: Dicing the onions, celery, and green peppers ahead of time will save you time and hassle when you're ready to cook.
  • Brown the ground beef thoroughly: This will help to develop flavor and prevent the meat from becoming dry.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you're using a small skillet, cook the ground beef in batches. This will ensure that it browns evenly.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really makes these sloppy joes special. Be sure to use a sauce that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Serve on sturdy buns: Sloppy joes are a messy sandwich, so you'll need buns that can hold up to all the sauce and meat.

Conclusion:

Sweet pickle sloppy joes are a quick and easy meal that the whole family will love. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual get-together. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a tasty and easy recipe, give sweet pickle sloppy joes a try!

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