Best 15 Easy Sloppy Joes Recipes

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Sloppy joes are a classic American comfort food that are perfect for a quick and easy meal. Made with ground beef, tomato sauce, and a variety of seasonings, sloppy joes are typically served on hamburger buns. They are a favorite among kids and adults alike, and can be easily customized to suit your own taste. Whether you like your sloppy joes sweet, savory, or spicy, there's a recipe out there for you. In this article, we'll share some of our favorite easy sloppy joe recipes, so you can enjoy this delicious dish at home anytime.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

SUPER EASY SLOPPY JOES



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Fast and easy! These sloppy joes are a sure winner. Ground beef and chili sauce are the main ingredients, the rest you probably have on hand. Only 5 ingredients, so it goes from in the pot to on the table super fast!

Provided by NICNEC

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 pounds ground beef
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 (12 ounce) bottle tomato-based chili sauce
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Crumble the ground beef into a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently until evenly browned. Drain off grease. Add the onion and celery, and cook until the onion is tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium and pour in the chili sauce. Stir in the vinegar and sugar. Add mustard if using. Simmer until the mixture is your desired thickness. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 139.3 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 38.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 233.5 mg, Sugar 11 g

LAZY MOM'S EASY BBQ SLOPPY JOES



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Make and share this Lazy Mom's Easy BBQ Sloppy Joes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup barbecue sauce (any flavor)
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste (I measure this by feel)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper (I use measuring spoon)
4 hamburger buns
1/2 cup red bell pepper (4 rings)
4 slices American cheese (or any flavor cheese)

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, brown the onions a few minutes, then add beef and continue to brown untilt he meat is fully cooked; drain fat.
  • Add salt to taste, pepper, and BBQ sauce, sitrring to coat, let simmer on fairly low heat about 5-10 minutes.
  • Spoom hot meat mixture on top of bottom half of each bun, top with a slice of cheese and red bell pepper ring on each, then top with other half of bun.

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.

QUICK & EASY TURKEY SLOPPY JOES



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When we were first married and poor college students, I found this sloppy joe recipe and tweaked it. The fresh bell peppers give it a wonderful flavor. -Kallee Twiner, Maryville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 large red onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook turkey, onion and pepper over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up turkey into crumbles., Stir in tomato sauce, barbecue sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend, stirring occasionally. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 629mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SO-EASY SLOPPY JOES



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Everybody in the family will love the zesty, fun flavor of this simple staple. Try it spooned over warmed cornbread if you don't have buns. -Karen Anderson, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 sandwich buns, split
Fresh arugula, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Serve on buns. Top meat with arugula. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Serve on buns with arugula.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 918mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

EASY SALSA SLOPPY JOES



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I created these sandwiches when I realized I did not have a can of sloppy joe sauce. The sweet brown sugar in this recipe complements the tangy salsa. -Mrs. Krista E Collins, Concord, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound ground beef
1-1/3 cups salsa
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 tablespoon brown sugar
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in salsa, soup and brown sugar. Cover and simmer 10 minutes or until heated through. Serve on buns. Freeze option: Cool and place in a freezer container; freeze up to 3 months. To use, thaw beef mixture in refrigerator; place in a saucepan and heat through. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 620mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SLOW-COOKER SO-EASY SLOPPY JOES



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A slow-cooker makes this delicious meat sauce unbelievably easy--just add vegetables, beef, chili sauce, and seasonings, and come back later.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lb. lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (12-oz.) bottle chili sauce
1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste
2 to 3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
16 sandwich buns, split

Steps:

  • In large skillet, cook ground beef, onions, celery and bell pepper over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain.
  • In 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker, combine ground beef mixture and all remaining ingredients except buns; mix well.
  • Cover; cook on low setting for 4 to 6 hours.
  • Stir; spoon beef mixture into buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 640 mg, Sugar 13 g

EASY PUMPKIN SLOPPY JOES



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Stirring canned pumpkin into sloppy joe meat may seem strange, but everyone is pleasantly surprised by these. Add cloves, nutmeg and chili powder for extra oomph, then plunk dill slices on top. -Donna Musser, Pearl City, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup tomato juice
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large cast-iron skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain. Stir in seasonings, ketchup and tomato juice; bring to a boil. Stir in pumpkin. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, to allow flavors to blend, about 15 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 and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 925mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

EASY TURKEY SLOPPY JOES



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Letting all the flavors combine in the slow cooker is the key to these mildly sweet sloppy joes. This recipe is sure to be a keeper, and since it calls for turkey, you can feel good about serving it to your family. -Lisa Ann DiNunzio, Vineland, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 cans (8 ounces each) no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 envelopes sloppy joe mix
1 tablespoon brown sugar
10 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the turkey, onion and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. , Stir in the tomato sauce, water, sloppy joe mix and brown sugar. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until flavors are blended. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 870mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

EASY LOW CARB SLOPPY JOES



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This is a low carb sloppy joe recipe based on one kindly made for me in San Diego. It's loosely modified from the very popular 2003 recipe by Hey Jude. It's also well suited for the crockpot.

Provided by LivInSweden

Categories     Weeknight

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 -1 1/2 lb ground beef
2 -3 stalks celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup low-carb ketchup, preferably with splenda
1/4 cup low-carb barbecue sauce (your favorite, or use more low carb ketchup)
1 tablespoon brown sugar substitute, we like ideal brown
1 teaspoon dry mustard
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
cheese, like Velveeta cheese, to taste
1 large lettuce leaf

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown the ground beef, onion and celery.
  • Drain off the fat, so the sauce sticks to the meat.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and let simmer on low on the stove for 20-40 minutes, or longer.
  • Wrap meat and cheese in lettuce and enjoy!
  • Special slow cooker instructions:.
  • Brown the ground beef and add onion. Put into the slow cooker and add all other ingredients. Cook 4-5 hours on low.

SUPER EASY SLOPPY JOES OR TAVERN BURGERS



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Perfect with a sour dill pickle slice and chips

Provided by Pamela Morke

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 can(s) campbell's chicken gumbo soup
1 Tbsp yellow mustard
5 Tbsp ketchup
1 tsp salt (to taste)
pinch pepper( to taste)

Steps:

  • 1. Brown your ground beef until no pink is seen
  • 2. Add Can of Chicken Gumbo soup then add saly and pepper.
  • 3. Let the mixture cook to reduce liquid.
  • 4. Add mustard and Ketchup and simmer to reduce liquid.
  • 5. Call everyone for dinner. Serve on hamburger buns.
  • 6. Note: the amt. of Ketchup and mustard is taste dependent. I just give it a squirt of mustard and Ketchup from the bottle.

EASY SLOPPY JOES



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Jump-start a deliciously easy dinner with a can of Progresso® soup!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ Vegetable Classics hearty tomato soup
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
8 burger buns

Steps:

  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, celery and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Stir in salt, soup and mustard. Cook 10 to 15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until mixture is bubbly and vegetables are tender. Spoon mixture into buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Servings, Sodium 620 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

EASY HALLOWEEN SLOPPY JOES



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My grandma served these sandwiches every time I visited, and when I had children of my own, I made these sandwiches. My grandchildren enjoy it now, too. It's an inexpensive recipe to make, so it's great for a party. -Patricia Pidgeon, Sycamore, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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
8 slices process American cheese
2 baby dill pickles, sliced

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. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until heated through. , Spoon over hamburger bun halves. Cut each slice of cheese diagonally. Cut one piece diagonally again. Use two smaller triangles as eyes and large triangle as mouth. Put 1 slice pickle on each eye.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 1247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

EASY VEGETARIAN BBQ/SLOPPY JOES



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Delicious! If you can't find the frozen vegies, substitute chopped onion, celery, & bell pepper.

Provided by Yogi8

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (10 ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables (BirdsEye peppers and onions)
4 minced garlic cloves
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 cup textured vegetable protein
vegetable bouillon cube
hot sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon Braggs liquid aminos (use soy sauce if you don't have it)
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Cook vegies& garlic in a little oil till tender.
  • Add paste, ketchup, sugar, Braggs, hot sauce and enough water to thin sauce a little.
  • Cook a few minutes, then set aside.
  • Cook TVP and bullion in enough water to cover a few minutes.
  • Drain, then fry TVP in a little oil for 5-10 minutes.
  • Mix with sauce and cook about 3-5 minutes.
  • Adjust seasonings to your taste.
  • Serve on rolls, tortillas, etc.

QUICK AND EASY SLOPPY JOES



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Categories     Sandwich     Beef     Quick & Easy

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
One 15 oz can tomato sauce
1/3 cup bulgar
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings: romaine lettuce, preferred cheese, etc
Hamburger buns

Steps:

  • In large skillet, brown meat and drain. Stir in tomato sauce, bulgur and seasonings. Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, or until desired consistency, stirring frequently. Arrange lettuce and cheese on bun. Add meat mixture. Serve with raw veggies and fresh fruit.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ground beef. The better the beef, the better the sloppy joes will be. Look for ground beef that is at least 80% lean. You can also use ground turkey or chicken, if you prefer.
  • Brown the beef thoroughly. This will help to develop the flavor and prevent the sloppy joes from being greasy.
  • Use a variety of seasonings. The seasonings in the sloppy joe sauce are what give it its flavor. Be sure to use a combination of sweet, savory, and tangy seasonings.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make sloppy joes. Feel free to add your own personal touch by using different ingredients or seasonings.

Conclusion:

Sloppy joes are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will enjoy. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual party. With a few simple tips, you can make the best sloppy joes ever. 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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