Sloppy joe

Sloppy joes are a type of sandwich consisting of ground beef or pork, tomato sauce, onions, and other seasonings, served on a hamburger bun. The dish originated in the United States during the Great Depression. It is unknown who invented the sandwich, though there are many theories.

The most common theory is that the sandwich was invented by a cook at a restaurant in Sioux City, Iowa, in the 1930s. The restaurant owner, Joe, is said to have named the sandwich after himself. Another theory is that the sandwich was created by a chef in Havana, Cuba, who served it to American tourists. The sandwich became popular in the United States after the Cuban Revolution, when many Cubans immigrated to America.

Whatever its origins, the sloppy joe has been a staple of American cuisine for over a century. It is a simple, hearty, and cheap meal that can be easily made at home. The dish has undergone many variations over the years, with different regions of the country putting their own spin on it. In the Midwest, the sandwich is often made with ground beef and a ketchup-based sauce. In the South, it is common to add barbecue sauce or Worcestershire sauce to the mix.

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Recipes

 

My Family's Favorite Sloppy Joes (Pizza Joes)

5/5 - 759 votes

• salt
• ground beef
• brown sugar
• vinegar
• worcestershire sauce
• mustard
• tomato sauce
• onion
• barbecue sauce
• ketchup
• celery

 

Chorizo Sloppy Joes With Kale and Provolone

4/5 - 557 votes

• tomato
• celery seed
• bell pepper
• onion
• guatemalan chorizo
• green olife
• pickled banana pepper
• hot pepper sauce
• olive oil
• cumin seed
• garlic
• kale
• portuguese roll
• sharp provolone

 

Smoky White Bean and Beef Sloppy Joes

4/5 - 317 votes

• salt
• tomato
• adobo sauce
• apple cider vinegar
• tomato paste
• pinto bean
• onion
• light
• orange bell pepper
• garlic powder
• ground beef
• cumin
• olive oil
• tomato
• hamburger bun

 

Easy Weeknight Sloppy Joes

5/5 - 146 votes

• onion
• round
• salt
• mustard
• sugar
• vinegar
• worcestershire sauce
• catsup

 

Grandmas Sloppy Joes

5/5 - 131 votes

• salt
• brown sugar
• vinegar
• onion
• catsup
• mustard
• hamburger
• chili powder
• tomato sauce
• worcestershire sauce

 

Sloppy Joes

4.94/5 - 88 votes

• ground beef
• worcestershire sauce
• yellow mustard
• onion
• garlic powder
• ketchup
• barbecue sauce
• garlic
• hamburger bun
• tomato sauce
• salt

 

Sloppy Joes

5/5 - 35 votes

• butter
• dijon mustard
• tomato paste
• beef bouillon
• green capsicum bell pepper
• onion
• ketchup
• black pepper
• brown sugar
• worcestershire sauce
• garlic
• tomato
• roll
• ground beef
• cheese
• fixing

 

Best Homemade Sloppy Joes

4.82/5 - 37 votes

• ground beef
• brown sugar
• mustard
• salt
• tomato paste
• tomato sauce
• bell pepper
• onion
• red pepper flake
• worcestershire sauce
• celery
• garlic
• hamburger bun

 

Vegan TVP Sloppy Joes

4.5/5 - 22 votes

• hot sauce
• onion
• bell pepper
• chili powder
• soy sauce
• sugar
• tvp
• vegetable broth
• tomato sauce
• olive oil
• amburger bun
• black pepper
• salt

 

Baked Bean Sloppy Joes

4.5/5 - 20 votes

• bean
• onion
• ground beef
• barbecue sauce
• ketchup
• garlic
• mustard
• american cheese
• hamburger bun

 

One-Pot Homemade Sloppy Joes

4.94/5 - 16 votes

• ground beef
• salt
• onion
• condensed tomato soup
• mushroom
• bell pepper
• garlic powder
• celery
• black pepper
• hamburger bun
• cheddar cheese

 

Buffalo Turkey Sloppy Joes

4.6/5 - 14 votes

• celery salt
• dill pickle
• onion
• black pepper
• salt
• chicken stock
• blue cheese crumble
• sour cream
• garlic
• onion
• hamburger roll
• buttermilk
• herb
• to hot sauce
• tomato sauce
• ground turkey breast
• apple cider vinegar
• thyme
• lemon juice
• worcestershire sauce
• butter
• garlic
• carrot
• celery

 

Buffalo Turkey Sloppy Joes

4.6/5 - 14 votes

• celery salt
• dill pickle
• onion
• black pepper
• salt
• chicken stock
• blue cheese crumble
• sour cream
• garlic
• onion
• hamburger roll
• buttermilk
• herb
• to hot sauce
• tomato sauce
• ground turkey breast
• apple cider vinegar
• thyme
• lemon juice
• worcestershire sauce
• butter
• garlic
• carrot
• celery

 

Sloppy Joes

4.5/5 - 10 votes

• kettle chip
• salt
• chicken stock
• tomato
• ground beef
• chili powder
• olive oil
• sweet paprika
• worcestershire sauce
• djion mustard
• onion powder
• robust molasses
• bell pepper
• onion
• ketchup
• red pepper flake
• garlic
• hamburger roll

 

Instant Pot Sloppy Joes

4.5/5 - 8 votes

• garlic
• bell pepper
• dijon mustard
• vegetable oil
• onion
• worcestershire sauce
• ketchup
• ground beef
• water
• brown sugar
• sandwich bun

 

Lentil Sloppy Joes

4.5/5 - 8 votes

• lentil
• onion
• ketchup
• light brown sugar
• steak sauce
• salt
• smoked paprika
• bell pepper
• onion
• tomato sauce
• black pepper
• garlic
• vegetable broth
• olive oil
• yellow mustard
• chili powder
• hamburger bun

 

Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes

4.84/5 - 6 votes

• ground chicken
• worcestershire sauce
• olive oil
• carrot
• celery
• onion
• hot sauce
• roll
• tomato sauce
• greek yogurt blue cheese dressing
• greek yogurt ranch dip
• salt

 

Tofu Sloppy Joes

4.2/5 - 8 votes

• salt
• soy sauce
• smoked paprika
• tomato
• fresno chile
• onion
• walnut
• apple cider vinegar
• chili powder
• ketchup
• olive oil
• garlic
• hamburger bun
• crimini mushroom
• tofu

 

Sloppy Joes

5/5 - 3 votes

• jalapeño
• bell pepper
• ground beef
• tomato paste
• garlic powder
• worcestershire sauce
• yellow mustard
• ketchup
• salt
• onion
• chili powder
• light brown sugar
• garlic
• hamburger bun
• butter

 

Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes

4.5/5 - 4 votes

• beef broth
• ground beef
• cornstarch
• olive oil
• water
• bell pepper
• onion
• steak sauce
• hamburger bun
• provoline cheese
• salt

 

Easy Homemade Sloppy Joes

5/5 - 1 votes

• ketchup
• molasses
• brown mustard
• worcestershire sauce
• chili powder
• paprika
• garlic
• ground beef
• water
• mustard powder
• salt
• black pepper
• hamburger roll
• an onion
• bell pepper

 

Red Curry Sloppy Joes With Coconut-Scallion Biscuits

5/5 - 1 votes

• Sloppy Joes
• lime juice
• shallot
• ground beef
• light brown sugar
• coconut milk
• cilantro
• salt
• mint
• garlic
• red cabbage
• red curry paste
• grapeseed
• Biscuits
• salt
• buttermilk
• butter
• all purpose flour
• sugar
• baking powder
• coconut
• green onion
• baking soda

 

Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes

5/5 - 1 votes

• beef broth
• ground beef
• worcestershire sauce
• cornstarch
• white pepper
• paprika
• garlic
• bell pepper
• onion
• butter
• ketchup
• creole seasoning
• green onion
• brioche hamburger bun
• provolone cheese

 

Sloppy Joes

5/5 - 1 votes

• ground beef
• brown sugar
• vegetable oil
• apple cider vinegar
• yellow mustard
• worcestershire sauce
• water
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• salt
• bell pepper
• onion
• ketchup

 

Vegan Sloppy Joes

4/5 - 1 votes

• butter pickle chip
• sriracha
• tomato
• tofu
• jalapeño chile
• onion
• water
• black pepper
• olive oil
• apple cider vinegar
• light brown sugar
• tomato paste
• ancho chile
• liquid amino
• garlic
• salt
• hamburger bun
• tempeh

 

Homemade Sloppy Joe

4/5 - 1 votes

• ketchup
• ground beef
• olive oil
• worchestershire sauce
• chili powder
• onion
• paprika
• brown sugar
• garlic
• bun
• salt

 

Crock Pot Sloppy Joes (+Video)

4.85/5 - 40 votes

• chili powder
• apple cider vinegar
• worcestershire sauce
• onion
• ketchup
• water
• all purpose flour
• light brown sugar
• garlic powder
• ground beef
• yellow mustard
• tomato sauce
• hamburger bun
• salt

 

Easy Sloppy Joe Recipe

4.84/5 - 48 votes

• ground beef
• apple cider vinegar
• worcestershire sauce
• yellow mustard
• tomato sauce
• water
• bell pepper
• onion
• ketchup
• brown sugar
• garlic
• tomato paste

 

Sloppy Joes

No Rating - 0 votes

• hamburger bun
• salt
• clove
• ketchup
• ground beef
• sugar
• white vinegar
• bell pepper
• onion
• butter
• mustard

  Moms Dish

Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joes

No Rating - 0 votes

• ground beef
• salt
• black pepper
• onion
• bell pepper
• provolone cheese
• bun

 

Gochujang Sloppy Joes with Kimchi

No Rating - 0 votes

• kimchi
• white sesame seed
• ground beef
• light brown sugar
• sesame oil
• baking soda
• green onion
• gochujang
• soy sauce
• rice vinegar
• vegetable oil
• ginger
• fish sauce
• ketchup
• tomato paste
• cornstarch
• black pepper
• salt
• garlic
• roll

 

Turkey Sloppy Joes

No Rating - 0 votes

• onion
• ground turkey
• worcestershire sauce
• chili powder
• yellow mustard
• olive oil
• bell pepper
• salt
• barbecue sauce
• black pepper
• tomato paste
• brown sugar
• water
• ketchup
• garlic
• hamburger bun
• cheese
• lettuce
• onion
• pickle
• tomato

 

Jalapeno Sloppy Joes

No Rating - 0 votes

• ketchup
• butter
• jalapeño
• onion
• ground turkey
• chili powder
• pickled jalapeno juice
• red pepper flake
• salt
• brown sugar
• worcestershire sauce
• pickled jalapeno
• garlic
• sesame seed hamburger bun

 

Hawaiian Sloppy Joes

No Rating - 0 votes

• ground beef
• apple cider vinegar
• ginger
• bell pepper
• onion
• hickory liquid smoke
• pineapple juice
• brown sugar
• soy sauce
• garlic
• ketchup
• bacon
• pepper
• pineapple ring
• red onion ring
• salt

 

Greek Sloppy Joes

No Rating - 0 votes

• tomato sauce
• ground beef
• oregano
• onion
• feta
• romaine
• garlic
• kaiser roll

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