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...


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...


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...


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...


Souper Joes

4 reviews

"It's a snap to prepare these beefed-up sandwiches that get their fast flavor from onion soup mix and cheddar cheese,"...


Hot Turkey Sandwiches

2 reviews

If you're looking for a deliciously different entree, try Hot Turkey Sandwiches suggested by Janice Bilek of Holland, Michigan. Her...


Barbecued Turkey Sandwiches

5 reviews

I have an excellent source for turkey recipes, since many of our neighbors are poultry farmers! These satisfying sandwiches, with...

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Baked Sloppy Joes

1 review

When our kids were teenagers, I'd often double this recipe just in case their friends stopped by for dinner unannounced....


Grandma’s Sloppy Joes

6 reviews

My grandma served these sandwiches each time I visited as a child. When I had children of my own, I...


Sloppy Joe Pizza

10 reviews

If your kids like sloppy joes, they'll love this pizza. I came up with the six-ingredient recipe that's easy to...


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...


Slow Cooker Shredded Beef

1 review

"Our family loves these tasty shredded beef sandwiches with their mild barbecue flavor," writes Fran Frerichs from Gurley, Nebraska. The...


Shredded Beef Barbecue

5 reviews

This beef roast simmers for hours in a homemade barbecue sauce, so it's very tender and easy to shred for...