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...


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...


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...


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...


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 Cheesesteaks

3 reviews

Sloppy joes are a favorite go-to dish for busy families, and my spin with melty provolone, green pepper and onions...


West Coast Snappy Joes

3 reviews

Meet my California-inspired sloppy Joe. Load it up with whatever toppings you like, or pour the filling over noodles. It's...

Family-Pleasing Sloppy Joes

13 reviews

My grandma gave this recipe to me years ago, but I made a few changes to give this yummy supper...


Greek Sloppy Joes

20 reviews

Feta is one of my favorite kinds of cheese. It's delish in a burger, but it truly shines in this...


Tangy Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

6 reviews

A quick, tangy sauce gives these family-pleasing sandwiches lots of zip. “I've had this recipe for years,” writes Sharon Zagar...


Barbecue Beef Sandwiches

6 reviews

These full-flavored sandwiches really hit the spot after a busy day. They're easy to make and have a fantastic blend...


Barbecued Chicken Sandwiches

12 reviews

These sandwiches are great for large gatherings. The chicken can be cooked ahead of time, then added to the homemade...


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...


Hearty Italian Sandwiches

6 reviews

I've been making this sweet and spicy sandwich filling for 35 years. It smells as good as it tastes! It's...


Family-Pleasing Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

61 reviews

My grandchildren love these sandwiches. I like the recipe because it can be made ahead of time and keeps well...


Church Supper Sloppy Joes

8 reviews

My family loves these sloppy joes. I would make them back when I worked in a school lunchroom and heard...

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Simple Sloppy Joes

3 reviews

My mom and I had fun creating this recipe together. My daughter Jennifer, could eat these sandwiches every day. It's...


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....


All-American Barbecue Sandwiches

8 reviews

I came up with this delicious BBQ sandwich on my own. Out of all my barbecue recipes, this one's my...


Sensational Sloppy Joes

17 reviews

"I’ve always liked sloppy joes but was feeling that my own recipe lacked character. Then a co-worker shared hers with...


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...


Sloppy Joe Under a Bun

19 reviews

I usually keep a can of sloppy joe sauce in the pantry, because our kids love sloppy joes. But sometimes...