Best 9 Classic Homemade Sloppy Joes Recipes

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When the craving for a hearty, messy, and comforting meal hits, few dishes can satisfy quite like the classic homemade sloppy joes. This American comfort food staple, featuring a savory, tangy, and slightly sweet sauce generously slathered on tender ground beef, is a timeless favorite that can elevate any casual gathering or weeknight dinner into a nostalgic and enjoyable experience. Whether you prefer to prepare your sloppy joes from scratch using a family-treasured recipe or rely on the convenience of pre-made sauce mixes, creating this iconic dish is a culinary adventure worth embarking on. So, gather your ingredients, grab your apron, and let's dive into the delectable world of homemade sloppy joes, ensuring that your next meal is a flavorful and memorable one.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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

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 :

CLASSIC SLOPPY JOES



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Fun and filling, Sloppy Joes are the perfect solution for a speedy supper before driving the kids to practice or rehearsal. Moist, meaty and satisfying these tasty sandwiches will appeal to the kid in all of us.

Provided by Heinz

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Heinzitup.com

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
⅓ cup chopped green pepper
1 pound lean ground beef
1 ½ cups Heinz Tomato Ketchup
1 tablespoon Heinz Worcestershire Sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
8 sandwich buns

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large frying pan set over medium-high heat. Saute onions and green pepper for 5 minutes.
  • Add beef to the pan. Cook, stirring until browned, about 5 to 10 minutes. Drain off fat.
  • Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt and pepper. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve on sandwich buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 39.5 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1087.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 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.

CLASSIC SLOPPY JOES



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

Provided by Perfect Pixie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/3 cup green pepper, chopped
1 lb lean ground beef
1 1/2 cups Heinz ketchup
1 tablespoon heinz Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
salt and pepper
8 sandwich buns

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large frying pan set over medium-high heat.
  • Sauté onions and green pepper for 5 minutes.
  • Add beef to the pan.
  • Cook, stirring until browned, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Drain off fat.
  • Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Serve on sandwich buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.8, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 36.9, Sodium 767.3, Carbohydrate 37.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 17, Protein 16.3

SLOPPY JOES



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You don't want to miss this one. The recipe came with my electricity bill, probably some 39 years ago. I tried it and it was the best recipe for Sloppy Joes I have ever had. I've been making it ever since. Great taste and just the right amount of everything.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup catsup
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
6 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in a skillet along with the onion and green pepper.
  • When brown, add the rest of the ingredients, stirring well.
  • Put into a crock pot.
  • Cook on low for 3-5 hours.
  • Serve on hamburger buns.
  • (This may be made on top of the stove on a very low heat for several hours, making sure that it does not get dry, but the flavors mix the best in a crock pot).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.9, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 1147.2, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 13.3, Protein 27.1

SLOPPY JOES



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This simple version of sloppy Joes, the classic sandwich served in school cafeterias and at kitchen counters across the country, comes together in about 20 minutes and can be made with ground beef, chicken or turkey. As the name suggests, they are messy, so serve with a fork and plenty of napkins.

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weekday, burgers, main course

Time 22m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon molasses
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1/4 teaspoon orange zest
Pinch of ground cloves
Hot sauce to taste
1 pound ground beef
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
6 whole-wheat hamburger buns, toasted if desired

Steps:

  • In a saucepan over low heat combine the sauce ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix well, and simmer while preparing the meat.
  • Heat a heavy nonstick or cast-iron skillet, at least 10 inches in diameter, over medium-high heat. Add the ground sirloin, and saute, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the meat is no longer pink. Turn the meat into a strainer or colander lined with paper towels, allowing the fat to drain off.
  • Add the onion to the pan, and sauté, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent. Return the meat to the pan, and add the sauce. Heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and season with salt, pepper or more hot sauce, if desired. Spoon 1/2 cup of the mixture over each bun. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 299, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 650 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CLASSIC SLOPPY JOES



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Enjoy Classic Sloppy Joes made from lean ground beef and full of messy fun and flavor for a dish your kids are sure to love! Cooking for a crowd? No problem! Classic Sloppy Joes are simple to make in large batches for parties and potlucks. Serve with cheese, lettuce or whatever toppings you want!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings, 1 sandwich each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Tbsp. oil
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/3 cup chopped green peppers
1 lb. lean ground beef
1-1/2 cups HEINZ Tomato Ketchup
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. LEA & PERRINS Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 tsp. black pepper
8 sandwich buns

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions and green peppers; cook 5 min., stirring frequently. Crumble meat into skillet; cook 10 min. or until evenly browned, stirring frequently.
  • Drain meat mixture; return to skillet. Add all remaining ingredients except buns; mix well. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • Spoon meat mixture into buns just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 750 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a more flavorful sloppy joe.
  • Add some diced onions and green peppers to the meat mixture for a more robust flavor.
  • Use a variety of spices to season the meat mixture, such as chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Simmer the meat mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the sloppy joes on toasted hamburger buns and top with your favorite toppings, such as cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles.

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 create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give sloppy joes a try!

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