{"id":265214,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T00:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sloppy-joes-sandwiches\/"},"modified":"2024-06-20T12:17:09","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T17:17:09","slug":"sloppy-joes-sandwiches","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sloppy-joes-sandwiches\/","title":{"rendered":"Sloppy Joe Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sloppy joes are an all-American classic. They&#8217;re a favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/kid-friendly-recipes-that-arent-chicken-nuggets\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/kid-friendly-recipes-that-arent-chicken-nuggets\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">kid-friendly food<\/a>, and making them from scratch is the best way to know exactly what goes into the mix. You can easily prepare this crowd-pleasing sloppy joe recipe for your family or just yourself.<\/p>\n<h2>Why are sloppy joes called sloppy joes?<\/h2>\n<p>There are many origin stories of the sloppy joe recipe. One is that it was born in 1918 at a bar in Havana, Cuba, owned by Jos\u00e9 Abeal y Otero. He changed the name of his establishment after his American friends gave him the nickname &#8220;Sloppy Joe.&#8221; He had sandwiches on his menu, but they weren&#8217;t much like the sloppy joes we enjoy today.<\/p>\n<p>Another story goes that a second Sloppy Joe&#8217;s Bar was christened in 1933 in Key West, Florida. Legend has it that Ernest Hemingway was a regular at the bar, and suggested that the owner rename it after the popular bar in Cuba. This is where the sandwich was crafted into the more recognizable version we know today.<\/p>\n<p>Most people, however, believe that sloppy joes appeared first in the &#8217;20s from a cook at Ye Old Tavern in Sioux City, Iowa, by the name of Joe. He combined tomato sauce with seasoned ground beef in a loose meat sandwich, and the first recipe for how to make sloppy joes was created.<\/p>\n<p>While the master chef behind this beloved sandwich is still up for debate, the most important fact remains\u2014they are <em>so<\/em> good to eat.<\/p>\n<h2>Sloppy Joe Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Ground beef<\/li>\n<li>Ketchup<\/li>\n<li>Water<\/li>\n<li>Brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>Worcestershire sauce<\/li>\n<li>Prepared mustard<\/li>\n<li>Garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>Onion powder<\/li>\n<li>Salt<\/li>\n<li>Hamburger buns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Cook and drain beef<\/h3>\n<p>In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until nicely browned, and then drain.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Add ingredients<\/h3>\n<p>Return the meat to the pan over medium heat and add in the remaining ingredients; stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce heat to a low simmer.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Simmer and serve<\/h3>\n<p>Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, then serve them up on sliced buns\u2014pickle chips optional.<\/p>\n<h2>Sloppy Joe Variations<\/h2>\n<p>There are endless varieties of sloppy joes. This recipe is perfect if you prefer the classic flavor. But you could jazz it up by turning it into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sloppy-joe-pasta\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sloppy-joe-pasta\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">sloppy joe pasta<\/a> or even\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sloppy-joe-pizza\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/sloppy-joe-pizza\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">sloppy joe pizza<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h2>Sloppy Joe Tips<\/h2>\n<h3>Do you drain the meat for sloppy joes?<\/h3>\n<p>We suggest draining the browned beef, because excess grease serves as a barrier to sloppy joe seasonings. You&#8217;ll want the beef to absorb these wonderful flavors as it cooks.<\/p>\n<h3>How do you thicken sloppy joes?<\/h3>\n<p>If your meat mixture seems too thin after simmering for 15 to 20 minutes, cook, uncovered, until it reaches the desired consistency, stirring frequently. You could also try making a\u00a0thickening agent\u00a0by combining 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water. Stir into the filling towards the end of cooking time and simmer until thickened.<\/p>\n<h3>What can I add to sloppy joes?<\/h3>\n<p>Sloppy joes are excellent for sparking your creativity! Stir in chopped tomatoes, peppers, onions, green chilies or chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. You can even top the filling with pickles or a slice of melted cheese. To really ramp up your sloppy joe game, check out these\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/not-your-average-sloppy-joe-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/not-your-average-sloppy-joe-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">unique sloppy joe recipes<\/a>\u00a0or any of these\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/quick-sloppy-joe-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/quick-sloppy-joe-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">quick sloppy joe recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ll 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. \u2014Laurie Hauser, Rochester, New York<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7970,"featured_media":1774524,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[307308,304328,304292,305487,304338,303966,307320,303887,306848,304297,304268,307307,304350,324623,306640,304020,306684,304005,303883],"categories-v2":[310347,308988,308984,308481,308305,310796,308992,308495,310362,308478,309603,308308,259483,310342,309001,309177,312615,308594,312655,308549,308476],"coauthors":[252211],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Sloppy Joe Sandwich","post_link":"\/recipes\/sloppy-joe-sandwich\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/recipeFallback.jpg"},{"post_title":"Sloppy Pizza 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Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce heat to a low simmer."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Simmer and serve","text":"Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, then serve them up on sliced buns\u2014pickle chips optional."}],"recipeYield":"4 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"April Preisler"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 439 calories","fatContent":"16g fat (6g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"75mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"1360mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"46g carbohydrate (17g sugars","fiberContent":"2g fiber)","proteinContent":"27g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.575221,"reviewCount":113,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"Sloppy Joes Sandwiches","description":"Check out this video for how to make Sloppy Joes Sandwiches","thumbnailUrl":["https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Sloppy-Joes-Sandwiches_EXPS_DIYD19_31740_B05_14_2b.jpg"],"uploadDate":"2020-09-5 11:24:26","duration":"P0DT0H0M58S","contentUrl":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/DIYD_31740_SloppyJoesSandwiches_H.mp4"},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-09-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"erinmarie78"},"reviewBody":"I have been making this recipe for almost 10 years and it is still a 5-star rating with my family!  To stretch this meal even farther (and add in some nutrition), I like to double the recipe and add in a can of drained and rinsed lentils.  They blend so well with the meat and sauce mixture, they practically go unnoticed.  Any leftover filling also freezes really well!  I use an ice cream scoop to scoop servings onto a parchment lined baking sheet and freeze.  Once frozen, transfer the scoops to a freezer bag and you have easy portioned sandwich filling for quick meals.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-03-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Queenlalisa"},"reviewBody":"I used tomato sauce instead of ketchup as some people suggested. We loved it. Reminded me of sloppy Joe\u2019s my Mom made growing up.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-10-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DJa380"},"reviewBody":"We absolutely love this recipe. Been using it now for about 7 years. I have a picky household (3 girls and a wife) and they won\u2019t eat a lot of things. We have searched high and low for a sloppy Joe recipe and my wife found this one and she was in love at first taste. Even our girls love it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-02-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jewelofia"},"reviewBody":"Just made this for my family and we put it on top of our baked potatoes. Everyone liked it. But, I thought it was too sweet for my taste. My family liked it sweet, which means mom is overruled next time we make this. So, if you are sensitive to sweetness you may want to start on the light side and add as you go.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-07-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Linda4886"},"reviewBody":"So happy to have found this recipe!! We have tried the canned ones and the packet ones and had become so disappointed; but we are so happy with this recipe. It is perfect.  Thank you Taste Recipes\ud83d\ude0a!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-10-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Linda1475"},"reviewBody":"I have hated Sloppy Joes all my life. (66yrs).  My daughter made these and insisted I try them.  These are really good and now I make them a lot.  All the grandkids eat this recipe.  Highly recommend!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-05-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jennifer084"},"reviewBody":"Delicious!  I love the sweetness from the brown sugar and the ketchup!  This recipe is a keeper!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-03-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Mary7484"},"reviewBody":"<p>I added chopped onions to the beef and topped sandwiches with American cheese slices. So good!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-04-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dcscake_OH"},"reviewBody":"I liksed this recipes, did not used ketchup - used tomato paste- and it was great","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-06-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"knollbrookcook"},"reviewBody":"<p>This was good. I used tomato sauce instead of ketchup and only 1 Tablespoon of sugar.<\/p><p>It was easy and I will make it again. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-08-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ThePenguin"},"reviewBody":"Great sloppy joe!\nThough I find it has a tiny bit more\u00a0ketchup then necessary, it left a slight ketchup after taste. And all this after already lowering the amount of ketchup.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-05-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"xxcskier"},"reviewBody":"My family enjoyed this dish! We found it just a touch sweet but I had everything on hand to make this easy tasty dish!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-10-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rena55"},"reviewBody":"Easy, fast, and oh so tasty.  Make these to serve alongside a warm bowl of soup.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-08-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jellybug"},"reviewBody":"<p>Made these for my husband and I and they were easy to prepare and very tasty...<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-08-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Carol846"},"reviewBody":"This recipe looks a lot like what my friend's mom made for her birthday party every year. The only thing different, I think, was she added a can of Heinz tomato soup and less ketchup. I've tried making her recipe from memory as she didn't remember when asked.  It's that one flavor I need to find. lol","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-08-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Happy730"},"reviewBody":"Wow!. I love this recipe very much.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-07-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Susan5127"},"reviewBody":"Really good recipe. Thanks for sharing it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-06-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"shawnathon"},"reviewBody":"I added chopped onion and orange bell pepper; the flavor was good but not quite what I was accustomed to.  I should've added a smidge of allspice to the mixture and will do so next time.  all-in-all, the recipe was good and a welcome respite from all of the recipes that call for BBQ sauce in sloppy joes, yuck!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-05-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MamaTricia"},"reviewBody":"<p>It seems to me that the original recipe (Family-Pleasing Sloppy Joe Sandwiches) called for Allspice - this is a different recipe altogether; not the same.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-07-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Mrs723"},"reviewBody":"<p>WHY DID YOU CHANGE IT? it was perfect before changing the crushed tomatoes to ketchup! Much less sugar before. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-12-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Desiree291"},"reviewBody":"<p>My whole family loved this recipe. It was so good, it is very quick and easy to make.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-05-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rena55"},"reviewBody":"<p>Very tasty and easy to pull together.  Reminds me of childhood, my mom made these often!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-06-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Shirley382"},"reviewBody":"New favorite sloppy Joes recipe. Quick and easy! Simple enough that my hubby usually makes it. Which makes it all the better!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-11-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jennifer3031"},"reviewBody":"<p>I love the unique blend of spices in this recipe.  The ground mustard, garlic powder, and onion powder adds delicious flavor, and the brown sugar adds a hint of sweetness.   <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"title":"Sloppy Joes Sandwiches","description":"Check out this video for how to make Sloppy Joes Sandwiches","url":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/DIYD_31740_SloppyJoesSandwiches_H.mp4","duration":"58.71","mime_type":"video\/mp4","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Sloppy-Joes-Sandwiches_EXPS_DIYD19_31740_B05_14_2b.jpg","advertising":true,"jw_id":"ojt664EA","jw_url":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/videos\/ojt664EA-Uot7Fvi8.mp4","jw_thmub_url":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/v2\/media\/ojt664EA\/poster.jpg?width=720","jw_publish_date":"10\/12\/2019"},"rms_legacy_id":"31740","romance_copy_dek":"Who doesn't love a classic sloppy joe recipe? 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