Sloppy Joe Recipes

They’re messy, they’re saucy, and these homemade sloppy Joe recipes are the most fun you can have with comfort food.

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How to Make Vegan Sloppy Joes with Lentils

These vegan sloppy joes are made with red lentils instead of ground beef. They're saucy, smoky and delightfully messy!


Jalapeno Sloppy Joes

6 reviews

My husband loves jalapenos—and I just love any and all heat. This savory meal with some spice is a perfect...


Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

109 reviews

You’ll love this quick, easy and economical dish. Brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness, both for traditional sandwiches on...


Sloppy Joe Slider Bake

3 reviews

Ground beef is turned up a notch in these party sliders that are sure to please your crowd. I love...

Mango Jalapeno Sloppy Joe Sliders

I've loved sloppy joes since I can remember. In an attempt to give them a makeover, I thought of this...


Saucy Tempeh Sloppy Joes

I grew up eating sloppy joe sandwiches and can't get enough of the messy deliciousness. Even though I eat meatless...

Dutch Oven Pulled Pork Sandwiches

These fabulous Dutch-oven pulled pork sandwiches have a sweet, tangy flavor. If you want a smokier taste, add a little...


Kung Pao Sloppy Joes

8 reviews

What happens when you combine two favorites into one easy dish? Clean plates, that’s what! My family loves Chinese food,...


Cranberry Turkey Sloppy Joes

Want a seasonal spin on classic sloppy joes? This combination of turkey and cranberries is a hit with everyone! The...


Fall Vegetable Sloppy Joes

1 review

I make this dish in the fall and sneak grated vegetables into the sloppy joe mixture, which is especially good...

Pressure-Cooker Beef and Veggie Sloppy Joes

1 review

Because I’m always looking for ways to serve my family healthy and delicious food, I started experimenting with my go-to...


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30 Not-Your-Average Sloppy Joe Recipes

These fun twists on the homey, classic sloppy joe will become new family-favorite recipes.


Lentil Sloppy Joes

8 reviews

When I experimented with making more vegetarian-friendly recipes, this was one of my biggest hits—we still eat it weekly! My...


Sweet and Spicy Sloppy Joes

4 reviews

These sandwiches have been the go-to meal for my son's basketball team. Turkey is a wonderful change from ground beef...


Sloppy Joes for a Crowd

1 review

My mother-in-law created this recipe in the early 1950s. She prepared it many, many times before she was happy with...

Shredded Barbecue Beef

5 reviews

"I work for the Delaware Department of Transportation and prepare this simple dish during storm emergencies or for lunch get-togethers,"...


Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef

14 reviews

This juicy shredded beef is so popular at summer gatherings. The tender meat is slow-cooked in a savory sauce that...


Quick Tangy Sloppy Joes

14 reviews

I adjusted three different recipes to come up with this one. Kids like the tangy taste and request the sandwiches...


Pork Barbecue Sandwiches

1 review

We were happy when there was pork roast on the menu because we were sure that, within the next few...


Sausage Sloppy Joes

2 reviews

"I quickly came up with this barbecued burger recipe using pork sausage when I ran out of ground beef on...


Shredded Beef Sandwiches

3 reviews

Cola is the secret ingredient in this delicious slow-cooked beef. Coated with a well-seasoned sauce, the tender meat gets its...


Chili Chicken Sandwiches

9 reviews

“My husband tells me that these are a guy's type of sandwich. I love that! We serve them when we...


Spare-Rib Sandwiches

4 reviews

These sandwiches will score high with everyone. The tender pulled barbecued pork has a pleasant hint of lemon that you...


Best Sloppy Joes

17 reviews

Who isn't looking for quick, healthy meal solutions during the busy holiday and shopping season? Here's a sophisticated twist on...

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Cabbage Sloppy Joes

10 reviews

"Many friends think these tangy sandwiches are regular sloppy joes," relates Darlene Brenden of Salem, Oregon. "The crunchy cabbage is...


Mile High Shredded Beef

16 reviews

This tender beef has become a tasty tradition when I cook for our harvest crews and for neighboring ranchers who...


Pulled Pork Sandwiches

8 reviews

You'll simply love the ease of making this pulled pork sandwich recipe—just throw everything into the slow cooker and get...


Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

7 reviews

The meat won’t be missed in my version of sloppy joes. It tastes like the classic recipe, but is lower...


Texas Beef Barbecue

5 reviews

A boneless beef roast simmers for hours in a slightly sweet sauce before it's shredded and tucked into rolls to...


Hot Corned Beef Buns

2 reviews

It wouldn't be St. Pat's Day without corned beef...and folks will love these savory sandwiches from Toni Keyworth. "My mother-in-law...