Beef & Veggie Sloppy Joes
I’m always looking for ways to serve my family healthy and delicious food, so I started experimenting with my favorite veggies and ground beef. I came up with this favorite that my three kids actually request! This healthy take on sloppy joes reminds me of my own childhood. —Megan Niebuhr, Yakima Washington
Slow-Cooked Turkey Sloppy Joes
This tangy sandwich filling is so easy to prepare in the slow cooker, and it goes over well at gatherings large and small. I frequently take it to potlucks, and I’m always asked for my secret ingredient. —Marylou LaRue, Freeland, Michigan
Sweet and Spicy Sloppy Joes
These sandwiches have been the go-to meal for my son’s basketball team. Turkey is a wonderful change from ground beef and really absorbs all the flavors. I have also used this for a Friday the 13th celebration at work, calling it 13-ingredient sloppy joes (you have to count salt and pepper separately to get to 13). —Karen Hildebrand, LaBelle, Florida
Family-Pleasing Sloppy Joes
“My grandma gave this recipe to me years ago, but I made a few changes to give this yummy supper more pizzazz. —Jill Zosel, Seattle, Washington.
So-Easy Sloppy Joes
Everybody in the family will love the zesty, fun flavor of this simple staple. (Try it spooned over warmed corn bread if you don’t have buns.) —Karen Anderson, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Favorite Sloppy Joes
I’ve prepared these sandwiches for years. I’ve tried many sloppy joe recipes, but this one is the best by far. It also travels well for picnics or potlucks. —Eleanor Mielke, Snohomish, Washington
Turkey Sloppy Joes for a Crowd
I found this recipe in my mother’s recipe box. Sometimes I serve it over vegetables such as corn or green beans, but it’s equally delicious on a bun. —Julie Clemes, Adrian Michigan
Lentil Sloppy Joes
When I experimented with making more vegetarian-friendly recipes, this was one of my biggest hits—we still eat it weekly! My now-preschooler will always eat all of these tangy lentil joes. —Christina Rock, Covington, Washington
Quick & Easy Turkey Sloppy Joes
When we were first married and poor college students, I found this sloppy joe recipe and tweaked it. The fresh bell peppers give it a wonderful flavor. —Kallee Twiner, Maryville, Tennessee
Tangy Barbecued Beef Sandwiches
Every year for our church ice cream social, we’d fill six roaster ovens with these ingredients and let them simmer all day. Boy, did that barbecue smell good. —Janet Sipes, Monmouth, Illinois
Super Sloppy Joes
Mother made these fresh-tasting sloppy joes many times when I was growing up. She passed the recipe on to me when I got married. My brother-in-law says they’re the best sandwiches he’s ever tasted. And he ought to know—his name is Joe! —Ellen Stringer, Bourbonnais, Illinois
Slow-Cooker Italian Sloppy Joes
These tasty sloppy joes with plenty of mass appeal are perfect for a gathering. If you’re taking them to an event later in the day, simplify your morning by cooking the beef mixture and stirring in other ingredients the night before. Cool the meat sauce in shallow bowls in the fridge, then cover and refrigerate them overnight. The next day, transfer the meat mixture to the slow cooker to finish cooking, and then keep it warm for the party. —Hope Wasylenki, Gahanna, OH
Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
On hot summer days, this cooks without heating up the kitchen while I work on the rest of the meal. It’s easy to double or triple for crowds, and if there are any leftovers, you can freeze them to enjoy later. —Carol Losier, Baldwinsville, New York
Easy Salsa Sloppy Joes
I created these sandwiches when I realized I did not have a can of sloppy joe sauce. The sweet brown sugar in this recipe complements the tangy salsa. —Mrs. Krista E Collins, Concord, North Carolina
Easy Sloppy Joes
Five ingredients are all you need for these hearty sandwiches that are great for family gatherings. Onion soup mix and sweet pickle relish add zesty flavor without much effort. —Marge Napalo, Brunswick, Ohio
Zesty Sloppy Joes
For a big family gathering, these sandwiches are a hit. I have never served them without getting recipe requests. A fantastic blend of seasonings in a classic sandwich means no one can eat just one. —Sandy Abrams, Greenville, New York
Chipotle Chili Sloppy Joes
My husband didn’t like sloppy joes until he tried my rendition with its smoky heat. If you need to dial down the fiery zip, cut down on or eliminate the peppers. —Brittany Allyn, Mesa, Arizona
Sloppy Joes for 8 Dozen
My husband and I raised 3 boys, and they had great appetites. I cooked and baked huge amounts of everything! I hope you like these Sloppy Joes as much as we do. —Wanieta Penner, Assaria, Kansas
Family-Pleasing Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
My grandchildren love these sandwiches. I like the recipe because it can be made ahead of time and keeps well in a slow cooker. I’ve found that it freezes well, too. —Patricia Ringle, Edgar, Wisconsin
Slow-Cooked Sloppy Joes
Slow cook your way to a crowd-pleasing entree! Ground beef is transformed into a classic sandwich filling with just a few pantry staples. —Joeanne Steras, Garrett, Pennsylvania
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