Best 10 Grandpas Sloppy Joes Recipes

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When it comes to comfort food, Grandpa’s Sloppy Joes reign supreme. These delectable sandwiches, bursting with flavor and nostalgia, have been a staple in family gatherings and backyard barbecues for generations. The combination of savory ground beef, tangy sauce, and soft, fluffy buns is simply irresistible. While there are countless variations of this classic dish, certain key elements remain constant: a flavorful base of ground beef, a rich and tangy sauce, and a soft and sturdy bun to hold it all together. In this article, we will explore the essential components of Grandpa’s Sloppy Joes, providing tips and tricks to help you create the ultimate comfort food experience.

Here are our top 10 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

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

GRANDPA'S CLASSIC CONEY SAUCE



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My Grandfather owned a drive-in restaurant back in the 1950's. This is his exact recipe for Coney Dogs from back in the day. I make this on special occasions and it is always hit with friends and family. Enjoy.

Provided by Sean S.

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
1 ½ cups ketchup
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup white vinegar
¼ cup prepared yellow mustard
½ teaspoon celery seed
¾ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring to crumble, until beef is browned. Drain. Transfer the beef and onion to a slow cooker and stir in the ketchup, sugar, vinegar and mustard. Season with celery seed, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and salt. Cover and simmer on Low setting for a few hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 586.1 mg, Sugar 11.4 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.

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 :

EMILY'S FAMOUS SLOPPY JOES



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This is just a good old-fashioned Sloppy Joe recipe. Just slap some on a bun and enjoy!

Provided by HBIC

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup water
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute the ground beef for 5 minutes. Add the onion and red bell pepper; saute for 5 more minutes, or until onion is tender. Drain the fat.
  • Mix in tomato paste and water, stirring until paste is dissolved. Stir in garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, vinegar, brown sugar, oregano, salt and pepper. Continue to heat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until mixture is thick and stewy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 616.5 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

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!

GRANDMA'S SLOPPY JOES



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My grandma gave me this recipe last year. My co-workers are always asking me to make it for them. The ground cloves add that special flavor

Provided by JENNCARLEN

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
4 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the ground beef, onion, and green pepper. Cook until beef is browned, and drain off excess grease. Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup and mustard, and season with cloves and salt. Simmer for 30 minutes on low. Serve on hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1647.5 mg, Sugar 20 g

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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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!

Tips

  • Use high-quality ground beef for the best flavor. If you can afford it, opt for grass-fed or organic beef.
  • Don't overcook the beef. The longer it cooks, the tougher it will become. Cook it just until it is browned and no longer pink in the center.
  • Use a good quality tomato sauce. Look for a sauce that is thick and flavorful, with a good balance of sweetness and acidity.
  • Season the sloppy joes generously. Use a variety of spices to create a complex flavor profile. Some good options include paprika, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Let the sloppy joes simmer for a while to allow the flavors to meld. The longer they simmer, the better they will taste.
  • Serve the sloppy joes on toasted buns. This will help to soak up the juices and make the sandwiches even more delicious.
  • Top the sloppy joes with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include cheese, onions, pickles, and coleslaw.

Conclusion

Sloppy joes are a classic American comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with a crowd. Whether you are feeding your family or hosting a party, sloppy joes are a great option. They are also a great way to use up leftover ground beef. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give sloppy joes a try. You won't be disappointed.

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