Recipes Main Dishes Sandwich Recipes Sloppy Joe Recipes Sloppy Joes 4.7 (7,831) 5,710 Reviews 568 Photos These crowd-pleasing Sloppy Joe sandwiches will take you back to your childhood! This is my mom's recipe and it always gets compliments! Submitted by Tamara Updated on November 17, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share 568 568 568 568 568 There's nothing quite like Sloppy Joes to satisfy your comfort food cravings. This crowd-pleasing Sloppy Joe recipe will make you nostalgic for simpler times. Plus, it comes together quickly with ingredients you likely already have on hand. What Is a Sloppy Joe? A Sloppy Joe is a sandwich consisting of ground beef and onions in a tomato-based sauce served on a hamburger bun. The sandwich likely originated in Sioux City, Iowa in the 1930s. According to legend, the "loose meat sandwich" was the creation of a cook named Joe. How to Make Sloppy Joes You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make these classic Sloppy Joes: 1. Cook the beef, onion, and green pepper.2. Drain the liquids, then stir in the remaining ingredients.3. Simmer for about 30 minutes. Serve on hamburger buns. Dianne Nicole's Top Sloppy Joe Tips "There's no need to pull out any of that canned stuff," according to Nicole McLaughlin (a.k.a. NicoleMcMom), who says you've already got everything you need to make a perfect Sloppy Joe sitting in your pantry. Here are a few of her favorite Sloppy Joe tips and tricks: · Nicole doesn't like to drain the meat after she cooks it (she likes to use the rendered fat to saute the onions and bell peppers), so she prefers using a lean meat.· "When it comes to the bun," Nicole says, "the cheaper the better." For the classic Sloppy Joe experience, you want it to absorb all the excess liquid.· Make sure to overfill the bun so that some meat spills out. Why? So you can scoop it up with potato chips, of course! What to Serve With Sloppy Joes Recipe creator Tamara suggests serving these Sloppy Joe sandwiches with homemade sweet potato fries. They also pair well with all kinds of diner-style side dishes! For instance: · Homemade Crispy Seasoned French Fries· Homemade Mac and Cheese· Refrigerator Dill Pickles· Restaurant-Style House Salad· Boston Baked Beans Explore our entire collection of Side Dish Recipes. Allrecipes Video Can You Make Sloppy Joes Ahead of Time? Yes, you can make Sloppy Joes ahead of time. Simply follow the recipe instructions, let cool, and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat thoroughly on the stove or in the microwave and serve on fresh hamburger buns. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "I wanted a Sloppy Joe recipe that was quick and easy, a little sweet, but not unbearably sweet," says momof2ingeorgia. "This was AWESOME! I make it once every 2 weeks. Quick and easy, especially on a day when we have soccer practices!" "Great balance of flavors and as easy as opening a canned mix," according to WithaC. "I've made it exactly as described and also in the Crock-Pot (brown and drain the beef first). This is now a family favorite." "Terrific recipe," raves steve22. "Ended up using ground venison instead of beef. Couldn't tell the difference. Will definitely make again. Quick and easy." Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Sloppy Joes 4.7 (7,831) Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 sandwiches Save Rate Print Share Ingredients 1 pound lean ground beef ¼ cup chopped onion ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper ¾ cup ketchup, or to taste 1 tablespoon brown sugar, or to taste 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, or to taste ½ teaspoon garlic powder salt and ground black pepper to taste 6 hamburger buns, split Directions Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir lean ground beef in the hot skillet until some of the fat starts to render, 3 to 4 minutes. Add onion and bell pepper; continue to cook until vegetables have softened and beef is cooked through, 3 to 5 more minutes. Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and garlic powder; season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Divide meat mixture evenly among hamburger buns. Dianne Recipe Tip If using ground beef with a higher fat content than lean, be sure to drain any fat before starting Step 2. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 243 Calories 16g Fat 11g Carbs 14g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 243 % Daily Value * Total Fat 16g 20% Saturated Fat 6g 32% Cholesterol 57mg 19% Sodium 397mg 17% Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Protein 14g 28% Vitamin C 10mg 11% Calcium 16mg 1% Iron 2mg 9% Potassium 340mg 7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. 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