Ground beef sandwiches are a weeknight favorite, and rightfully so! They're affordable, quick to prepare and can be made in so many different ways.
27 Ground Beef Sandwich Recipes
Updated on May 02, 2024
Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
You’ll love this quick, easy and economical homemade sloppy joe recipe. Brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness, both for traditional sandwiches on buns or as a down-home topping for rice, biscuits or baked potatoes. —Laurie Hauser, Rochester, New York
Big fan of sloppy joes? Check out this loose-meat sandwich recipe next.
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Beef Stroganoff Sandwiches
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For an American take on classic Russian comfort food, we turn beef Stroganoff into a sandwich. It comes together fast, and our family devours it. —Alison Garcia, Beatrice, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 443 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 1124mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein.
3/27
Hearty Italian Sandwiches
Total Time
3 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've been making this sweet and spicy sandwich filling for 35 years. It smells as good as it tastes! It's a great reward for a hungry family after a day working or playing outdoors. —Elaine Krupsky, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 587 calories, 30g fat (10g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 1251mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 35g protein.
4/27
Easy Salsa Sloppy Joes
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
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
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 271 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 620mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein.
5/27
Moo Shu Sloppy Joes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Asian-style sloppy joes made with hoisin sauce, barbecue sauce and coleslaw mix are a nice change from the ordinary! —Mike Tchou, Pepper Pike, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
2 wraps: 454 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 1387mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.
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Picadillo Sliders
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When I’m pressed for time, these beefy sliders are my go-to. Any leftover picadillo makes for great nachos or queso dip. It freezes well, too! —Patterson Watkins, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 slider: 249 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 631mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.
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Meat Buns
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
On the outside, these golden buns resemble ordinary dinner rolls. But one bite reveals the tasty, cheesy beef filling inside. —Sharon Leno, Keansburg, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 bun: 199 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.
8/27
All-American Barbecue Sandwiches
Total Time
25 min
Servings
18 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this delicious barbecue sandwich on my own. Out of all my barbecue recipes, this one's my husband's favorite. It's also a big hit with family and friends who enjoy it at our Fourth of July picnic.—Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
9/27
Meatball Sub
Total Time
4 hours 25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is one of those recipes you always come back to. A flavorful tomato sauce and mildly spiced meatballs make a hearty sandwich filling, or they can be served over pasta. I broil the meatballs first to quickly brown them. —Jean Glacken, Elkton, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 501 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 1410mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein.
10/27
Ground Beef Gyros
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If your family likes gyros as much as mine, they'll love this easy version that's made with ground beef instead of lamb. I found the recipe in a newspaper and adapted it to fit our tastes. They're very much like the ones served at a local restaurant. A cucumber yogurt sauce adds an authentic finishing touch. —Ruth Stahl, Shepherd, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1 gyro: 327 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Ground Beef and Pepperoni Stromboli
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 Stromboli (8 servings each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I've made this delicious Stromboli many times. It is perfect when friends and family get together on game day and always satisfies big appetites. —Shelley Banzhaf, Maywood, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 268 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 467mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.
12/27
Picadillo in Pita Bread
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I made many one-dish, top-of-the-stove meals while raising three children. After I'd worked all day, there was always something to do at home. That didn't leave much time to cook! —Shirley Smith, Orange, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 pita pocket half: 283 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 800mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
13/27
Taco Twists
Total Time
40 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Why serve tacos only in ordinary flour or corn tortillas? For a mouthwatering change of pace, bake the taco beef in flaky, golden crescent rolls. My family enjoys these for a warm lunch or light dinner.—Carla Kreider, Quarryville, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 taco twist: 214 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.
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Pizza Hoagies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and three sons love these crispy sandwiches filled with a moist pizza-flavored mixture. I often make them on a weekend and double the recipe. On week-nights when I'm busy or helping my son with homework, I pop the sandwiches in the oven and have a family-pleasing dinner on the table without a lot of effort.
—Barbara Mery
Bothell, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 611 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 1144mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 29g protein.
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Hearty Meatball Sub Sandwiches
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Making the saucy meatballs in advance and reheating them saves me precious time when expecting company. These satisfying sandwiches are excellent for casual parties. —Deena Hubler, Jasper, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 464 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 1013mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein.
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Curried Beef Pita Pockets
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If there are people in your family who think they won’t like the taste of curry, serve this. They’ll be curry lovers forever! —Mary Ann Kosmas, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
2 filled pita halves: 393 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 665mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein.
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Sloppy Joe Meatball Subs
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A mashup of two favorite recipes, these sloppy joe meatball subs are certainly unique. I love to make them on a lazy afternoon and freeze leftovers for an easy weeknight meal. —Susan Seymour, Valatie, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 649 calories, 31g fat (10g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 1369mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 4g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat.
18/27
Cheeseburger Buns
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 sandwiches
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom stuffs soft homemade yeast rolls with ground beef, tomato sauce and cheese to make these tasty sandwiches. They're great leftovers, too. My son takes them in his lunch the next day. —Nancy Holland, Morgan Hill, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 bun: 255 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
19/27
Mozzarella Beef Roll-Ups
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The kids will love these pepperoni and beef wraps. They're easy to assemble because each tortilla is simply wrapped around a portion of hearty meat filling with a piece of string cheese. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll-up: 513 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 1064mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein.
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Pizza Sloppy Joes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you’re tired of same old sloppy joes, here’s a tasty twist! These messy, kid-friendly sandwiches have a definite pizza flavor that families will love, but be sure to serve them with a fork!
Connie Pettit - Logan, OH
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 329 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 825mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein.
21/27
Favorite Meat Loaf Gyros
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is definitely a different gyro meat recipe, yet it is so good! I slice leftover meat in individual portions and freeze for any time I crave a gyro. —Sharon Rawlings, Tampa, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 gyro: 475 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 918mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein.
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Stromboli Sandwich
Total Time
50 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've made this Stromboli sandwich many times for parties, and it gets great reviews. You can add ingredients and spices to suit your taste. The recipe is so good I just had to share it with you! —Leigh Lauer, Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 388 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 1175mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Sloppy Joes
Total Time
4 hours 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Slow cook your way to a crowd-pleasing entree! Ground beef is transformed into classic slow-cooker sloppy joes with just a few pantry staples. —Joeanne Steras, Garrett, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 333 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 1251mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
24/27
Cheesy Pepperoni Buns
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A pizza version of the sloppy joe, this hot and melty open-faced sandwich is a surefire kid pleaser. Adults love it, too! —Tanya Belt, Newcomerstown, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
2 open-faced sandwiches: 280 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 612mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
25/27
Chipotle Chili Dogs
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Long live childhood favorites! I created this recipe for the 125th anniversary of a small town in Minnesota. The medium spice level means that people of all ages love the flavors. —Barb Templin, Norwood, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 420 calories, 25g fat (12g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 1096mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.
26/27
Italian Sausage Sloppy Joes
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandma absolutely loves Italian food, so I decided to make a twist on classic sloppy joe sandwiches just for her. The mozzarella and tomato sauce are classic, and red peppers make it fun. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 661 calories, 35g fat (14g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 1231mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 42g protein.
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Giant Meatball Sub
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As either a hearty party sandwich or a filling lunch or dinner, this sub will rise to the top of your list of favorites. It's also a perfect contribution to a potluck...but don't expect to have any leftovers! —Deana Paul, San Dimas, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 686 calories, 40g fat (16g saturated fat), 161mg cholesterol, 1649mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 34g protein.
