Best 9 Homemade Sloppy Joes Recipes

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Craving a hearty and flavorful meal that's perfect for a casual get-together or a busy weeknight dinner? Look no further than the classic homemade sloppy joes! This sandwich icon, with its juicy, tangy filling nestled between soft, toasted buns, is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Join us as we explore the culinary journey of creating the ultimate sloppy joes from scratch, with step-by-step guidance and a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Get ready to embark on a delicious adventure, where comfort food meets culinary artistry.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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 :

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 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

HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES OR HOT DOG CHILI



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I never really liked store bought sloppy joes because of the onions. So when I was teenager I came up with my own version without them. Over the years I have fiddled with the recipe to make it even more delicious. My dad uses it as his hot dog chili. Each to their own.

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 8 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup ketchup (name brand preferably)
1 1/2 tablespoons A.1. Original Sauce
1/2 cup water
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (depends on how spicy you want it)
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Brown the beef in a large frying pan, breaking it into tiny pieces.
  • Drain any excess fat then stir in the rest of the ingredients (except for the buns) with the beef. Simmer on medium heat until the mixture is thick, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve on hamburger buns or over hot dogs.

MOM'S HOMEMADE HOT DOG CHILI -OR- SLOPPY JOES!



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My mom gave me this recipe after years of my begging for it! Awesome for Sloppy Joe's or as a fantastic finish to hot dogs!

Provided by TGirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 10m

Yield 4-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb hamburger (ground chuck preferred)
1 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Brown hamburger-drain fat.
  • add remaining ingredients to beef and simmer until heated through.
  • Serve over hot dogs, along with cole slaw and mustard for a traditional North Carolinian hot dog OR, you can serve on hamburger buns for a killer Sloppy Joe!
  • Serving size depends on which option you choose.
  • 10+ hot dog servings, or 4 moderate Sloppy Joes.
  • For cookouts and picnics, recipe can easily double!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.8, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 76.1, Sodium 763.2, Carbohydrate 16.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 13.8, Protein 24.7

"BETTER THAN A CAN" HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES



I've had this recipe for many years and I used to make it on a regular basis when I was a newly-wed and made it often for the kids when they were itty bitty. It is a great recipe and one well worth making from scratch. Due to a crazy work and life schedule, I weened off of making it but I'm placing it back on my repertoire. I originally got this recipe from an old foodnetwork show called "Chef DuJour" where a different chef was featured daily. This particular day, Lauren Groveman was the chef who presented this recipe.

Provided by ForeverMama

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup minced yellow onion, packed
1/2 cup minced green bell pepper, packed and seeds removed
1/4 cup minced red bell pepper, seeded removed
2 tablespoons minced celery
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups canned tomato puree
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chopped button mushroom (or portobello mushrooms)
1 1/2 cups chopped plum tomatoes (or canned plum tomatoes. if using fresh, use ripe, peeled and seeded)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon beef bouillon (Better Than Bouillonn brand. I use Knorr, crumbled)
fresh ground black pepper
8 -10 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • To start the sauce: Heat a 2 1/2-quart nonreactive saucepan over medium heat and, when hot, add the oil.
  • When the oil is hot, stir in the onion, green and red pepper, celery and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato puree, tomato paste, ketchup, vinegar, molasses and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce heat to very low and simmer with the cover ajar for 1 hour.
  • To sauté the mushrooms: Heat an 8 - 10 inch skillet over high heat and, when hot, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the chopped mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • To finish the sauce: After the sauce has simmered 1 hour, add the sautéed mushrooms, chopped plum tomatoes, oregano, "Better Than Bouillon" seasoning and some freshly ground black pepper. Return to a simmer and cook with the cover ajar for 30 minutes more. (Refer to Note below).
  • To brown ground meat: Heat a 10-inch non-reactive deep-sided skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the ground meat and break it up with a wooden spatula. Cook the meat until separated and no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Then remove from the stove and drain out any excess fat from skillet. Return skillet to the stove, over low heat. Stir in the sauce and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, uncovered. Cook gently until the flavors mingle and the mixture is piping hot throughout, about 10 minutes. Add some more freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.
  • To assemble Sloppy Joes and serve: While the sauce is simmering, open the hamburger buns and spread both opened sides lightly with butter. Lay the buns, buttered sides up, on a shallow baking sheet. Broil the buns until the buttered sides are nicely toasted. Spoon the ground beef mixture lavishly over buns and serve hot.
  • NOTE: If serving for 8 [could serve 10 for skimpier sandwiches], you will need 2 cups of sauce and 2 lbs of ground beef. If serving 4, you will need 1 cup of sauce and 1 lb. of ground beef. The remaining sauce can be frozen for later use and ease. Freeze cooled sauce in tightly sealed containers.

DARN GOOD HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES (*OR BBQ SAUCE)



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I used to buy "those cans" of sauce and kept thinking, what a waste of money! I make them homemade now, they're even better, so easy, and cost less, too! And I imagine healthier minusing all the additives and preservatives in those mystery cans... *This recipe can also be used as a bbq sauce for chicken, pork chops, burgers,...

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories     Beef

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lb hamburger or 1 lb. hamburger and 1 lb. mild ground italian sausage
salt & pepper lightly
1 1/2 c ketchup, i use heinz
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1/4 c dark brown sugar, can sub light brown
1/4 c lemon juice concentrate
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 tsp vinegar
2 tsp mustard, french's yellow table mustard
1 tsp dried minced onions, *add for sloppy joes but not if using for bbq sauce
americam cheese slices, optional
8 hamburger buns, or 16 hawaiian bread mini buns/rolls for sliders

Steps:

  • 1. In frying pan, brown ground beef til no longer pink, breaking up into very small pieces as you cook. (If you leave it in larger pieces/chunks, the meat won't all get coated as much, and won't be as good. Will also fall off the bun more easily.) Drain grease. Add rest of ingredients, stir well to mix. Simmer over low heat for 5-10 minutes or so, stirring ocaisionally. Serve on warmed hamburger buns or hawaiian rolls with a little american cheese if desired. *If using as a bbq sauce, simmer ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring ocaisionally. Grill meat (chicken, etc.) til just done or almost done. Baste well with sauce and cook 3-5 minutes longer. Turning and basting. **If baking instead of grilling, the bbq-style sauce can be added to the raw meat and baked the entire time at 350 degrees til done. (*Boneless skinless chicken breasts from Walmart take 30 minutes at 350. Uncovered.) I like the ones from Walmart the best, they seem to be the juiciest for whatever reason! HTH! :D

ROSE MARY'S HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES



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I had never made SLOPPY JOES from SCRATCH UNTIL TODAYS DINNER. As a kid I had never had them because my Mama never made them, so it never occurred to me that I could create my own totally from scratch without the help of the canned stuff.This homemade version is much better. The original recipe for this came from the HEINZ...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Turkey

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil ( i used organic coconut)
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium jalapeno peppers seeded(chopped) my addition
1 large green bell pepper (chopped)
2 1/2 lb lean ground turkey (original recipe used beef)
3 c heinz ketchup
1/4 tsp each salt & pepper (i omitted these)
1 can(s) diced tomatoes drained (my addition)
4 Tbsp brown sugar
3 Tbsp heinz worcestershire sauce ( i used louisiana brand)
8 hamburger buns or more (i used 10 with meat left over)

Steps:

  • 1. I doubled this recipe, and the directions stated you should get 8 sandwiches from 1 pound of ground beef, NOT IN MY HOUSE. I USED 93% LEAN GROUND TURKEY INSTEAD OF GROUND BEEF. I used 2 1/2 pounds. THIS IS MY VERSION OF THE RECIPE FOUND ON THE HEINZ BOTTLE. From now own I will be looking for the recipes on the back of the Ketchup bottles. This one was awesome.
  • 2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat, Add the chopped onions and peppers and sauté about 5 minutes.
  • 3. Then add the Ground Turkey, & cook until it is browned and no pink remains. Drain any excess liquid through a strainer or colander. Then add the meat back into the pan.
  • 4. Measure catsup into a 4 cup measure, then add the Worcestershire sauce and Brown sugar, stir to blend, then pour into skillet, add diced drained tomatoes and turn heat to medium low, stir to blend ketchup mixture with meat mixture, and continue to cook, add salt and pepper if desired. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, and allow to continue to cook for at least 10 to 15 minutes, and mixture has thickened.
  • 5. Serve on Sandwich buns as desired, toasted or untoasted, with additional condiments if desired.
  • 6. This is what we had left from the original 2 1/2 pounds of ground turkey.

Tips:

  • For a smoky flavor, toast the buns in a pan with a little butter and a sprinkle of garlic powder.
  • If you don't have Worcestershire sauce, you can substitute an equal amount of soy sauce.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the meat mixture for a little spice.
  • Top your sloppy joes with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, coleslaw, or sliced pickles.
  • Serve sloppy joes with a side of potato chips, french fries, or onion rings.

Conclusion:

Sloppy joes are a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give sloppy joes a try!

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