This collection of unique and old fashioned Sloppy Joes recipes is family-friendly, easy to make, and super delicious.
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The 25 Old-Fashioned Sloppy Joes Recipes make incredible new ways to make this classic dinner. Who invented this incredible sandwich, find out here.
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Expert Tips for Making Original Sloppy Joe Recipes
- Add Real Cheese to the Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes : If you are not a fan of Velveeta, swap it out for any real cheese of your liking!
- Spicy Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes: Want to spice up your Cheesesteak Sloppy Joe? Try adding a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to your sloppy joe. You could also add a diced jalapeno to the onion and pepper mixture.
- Serve On The Side: Sloppy joes pair great with corn on the cob, coleslaw, french fries, and mashed potatoes. Feel free to serve any of these vegetables or potatoes on the side.
Philly Cheesecake Sloppy Joes
Philly cheesecake sloppy joes combine a classic Philly cheesesteak with ground beef and an old fashion sloppy joe. It is the perfect combination! Here you’ll find a variety of cheesesteak-style sloppy joes.
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Cheesesteak Style Sloppy Joes are packed with flavors reminiscent of a cheesesteak sandwich. Made with ground beef, these quick and easy sloppy joes sandwiches are filled with bell pepper and onion, then topped with melty cheese.
This Gluten Free Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joe recipe is made with ground beef, peppers, and served with Provolone cheese on toasted buns! If you are a fan of sandwiches I think you’ll love these.
These Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes are serious comfort food. They make a great weeknight meal or tasty game day snacks, and they cost just $2.02 per serving! Twenty minutes is all you need to make this recipe!
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes Sliders are the perfect 30-minute meal to feed a crowd. Made with cheesy ground beef, onions, and peppers and baked in the oven, they are fast to make and impossible not to love.
This recipe is a fun twist on the regular sloppy Joes recipe. They are gluten-free and can be made in around 35 minutes or so from start to finish.
Crock Pot Sloppy Joe Recipes
These crock pot sloppy joe recipes are incredibly easy yet delicious. You’ll find everything from a Slow Cooker Original Sloppy Joe Recipe to a Slow Cooker Sloppy Joe Burger.
These slow cooker sloppy joes are made with ground beef, tomato sauce, brown sugar and spices, all cooked to savory perfection. An easy crock pot meal that’s kid-friendly and perfect for serving a crowd.
Slow Cooker Sloppy Joe Pizza combines two favorites, pizza and sloppy joe, into one easy slow cooker recipe!
This Hawaiian Sloppy Joe recipe is not only delicious but one of the easiest and least expensive recipes you can make for a crowd! You can also prep the meat filling ahead of time and either keep warm in the crockpot or simply warm up on the stove when ready to serve.
These BBQ Chicken Quinoa Sloppy Joes are a lighter, healthier version of an old favorite. They are packed with protein and delicious!
These Sloppy Joe Burgers will wow everyone with their flavor! This easy slow cooker sloppy joes recipe is creamy, delicious, and loved by all.
Made with ground turkey meat, tomato paste, ketchup, and simple spices, this healthy slow cooker turkey sloppy joes is a crowd-pleasing dinner.
Juicy shredded chicken meets a quick, homemade sloppy joe sauce in these messy, effortless Slow Cooker Chicken Sloppy Joe sandwiches that are sure to please the entire family!
These easy slow cooker vegan sloppy joes are a great meal prep dinner idea! Takes minutes to prep and ready in a few hours! Flavorful, kid-friendly, and great for a crowd.
Vegetarian Sloppy Joes
These vegetarian sloppy joes are a healthy twist on the old fashioned sloppy joes recipe. This list has everything from Vegan Three Bean Sloppy Joe Sliders to Vegan Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese.
These protein-packed Vegan Three Bean Sloppy Joe Sliders are perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or they make great game day food! Simmered in a mouthwatering sweet and tangy sauce and on the table in under 30 minutes!
Vegan Lentil Sloppy Joes are the perfect plant-based vegan dinner for someone who wants a childhood classic or is transitioning to a more plant-based diet.
These meatless walnut meat vegan sloppy joes will blow your mind! Super easy to make and perfectly similar to the traditional version.
This classic messy sandwich gets a meatless makeover and a Mexican-flavored twist. Top off these Healthy Sloppy Joes with guacamole and serve them with a side of chips. An easy weeknight meal the whole family will love!
Who said we can’t have two of the messiest favorites veganized? In this easy recipe, the classic sloppy joe mixture meets warm gooey cheese between crisp buttery slices of bread.
This nostalgic sloppy joe recipe features a ground plant-based meat substitute cooked with chunky vegetables in a sweet and tangy tomato sauce flavored with lots of delicious spices!
Saucy, sloppy beans and veggies covered in a hearty cornbread crust. This Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole is one of those down-home comfort food meals that make you feel all warm and cozy inside. You’ll want to lick your plate clean!
Chicken Sloppy Joes
Chicken sloppy joes are perfect for those who do not like beef or are just looking to switch things up! Here you’ll find everything from Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes to Italian Sloppy Joes.
Sloppy Joes get a fun facelift with the addition of buffalo wing sauce and a delicious blue cheese ranch sauce. These homemade Buffalo Chicken Sloppy Joes are perfect for an easy weeknight dinner!
These chicken mozzarella sloppy joes have marinara, a blend of seasonings, and surprisingly, shredded zucchini! It may sound strange, but it totally works in this recipe!
Italian Sloppy Joes are an easy-to-make, family-friendly dinner that will be on the table in 30 minutes! Serve these saucy sandwiches topped with melted mozzarella cheese and toasted garlic buns.
This 30-minute healthy recipe for Ground Chicken Sloppy Joes is just as delicious as it is easy. It’s high in protein, filling, and even sneaks in some veggies!
Pulled Chicken Sloppy Joes are a cross between a pulled pork sandwich and a classic ground beef Sloppy Joe, except this chicken version is way easier than both of those.