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12 Sloppy Joe Recipes That Are Messy, Meaty, and Totally Irresistible!

Get ready to embrace the mess with these 12 sloppy joe recipes that are packed with bold, meaty flavor! Whether you love the classic version or want to spice things up with creative twists, there’s a recipe here for every craving. From smoky BBQ variations to cheesy, over-the-top creations, these sloppy joes are anything but boring. Grab some napkins and dig into these irresistible, saucy sandwiches!

3 Ingredient Sloppy Joes

3 Ingredient Sloppy Joes
Photo Credit: The Domestic Spoon.

You probably already have all you need to create sloppy joes from scratch and you’ll be amazed by how much better they are than any premade sloppy joe mix! Have dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes with these quick and easy 3 Ingredient Sloppy Joes.

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Chicken Sloppy Joes Recipe

Chicken Sloppy Joes Recipe
Photo Credit: A Paige of Positivity.

A 30 minute dinner recipe that the whole family will love. These Chicken Sloppy Joes are a twist on the American classic recipe using chicken instead of ground beef, and are still packed with flavor.

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Lentil Sloppy Joes

Lentil Sloppy Joes
Photo Credit: A Couple Cooks.

These vegan lentil sloppy joes are deliciously filling plant-based dinner made with lentils, tomatoes, and seasonings! The tangy flavor makes them a crowd-pleaser, and they’re a huge hit at our house. Serve on a bun with pickles for the true sloppy joe experience.

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Favorite Homemade Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes

Favorite Homemade Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes
Photo Credit: Project Meal Plan.

These are my Favorite Homemade Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes – throwback to a childhood favorite, but made with ground turkey! The perfect main dish to make ahead and reheat on a busy weeknight, plus the whole family will love it!

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The Best Keto Sloppy Joes Recipe

The Best Keto Sloppy Joes Recipe
Photo Credit: Jennifer Banz.

This Keto Sloppy Joes Recipe is the perfect keto and low-carb meal even picky eaters will enjoy!  The best part is this recipe is so quick and easy you can have it on the dinner table in under 30 minutes.

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Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joe’s

Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joe’s
Photo Credit: An Affair from the Heart.

These Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joe’s combine two classics, nestled between a toasted hoagie roll. Ground beef, Onions, Peppers, and Mushrooms, topped with a Provolone cheese sauce – a one pot meal the whole family can get behind!

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Sloppy Joe Sliders

Sloppy Joe Sliders
Photo Credit: Savory Experiments.

These sloppy Joe sliders have all of the original flavors of classic sloppy Joes but in slider form. Browned beef is mixed with a slightly sweet and tangy sauce before being baked on buttery slider buns.

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Healthy Sloppy Joes

Healthy Sloppy Joes
Photo Credit: Running to the Kitchen.

These Healthy Sloppy Joes are made with lean ground beef, low-sugar ketchup, BBQ sauce and low-fat cheese. They’re a guiltless version of the classic American Sloppy Joe recipe.

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Lamb Sloppy Joes

Lamb Sloppy Joes
Photo Credit: Greedy Gourmet.

Everybody loves sloppy Joes! But have you tried lamb sloppy joes? Well, you’re in for a treat!

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Crock Pot Sloppy Joes

Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
Photo Credit: Dinner in 321.

These Crock Pot Sloppy Joes take just 15 minutes to prep and are so delicious. No need to use the canned sauce, this homemade version has the slow cooker do all the cooking for you! With flavors of ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire, mustard, and smoked paprika, these will be a family staple recipe!

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Vegan Sloppy Joes with Lentils

Vegan Sloppy Joes with Lentils
Photo Credit: Hey Nutrition Lady.

These Vegan Sloppy Joes are a quick, easy, and tasty vegetarian dinner for the whole family. Made with green lentils, veggies, and a tangy tomato sauce, these Lentil Sloppy Joes are packed with plant-based protein. Ready in just 30 minutes (or less if the lentils are already cooked), you’ll have dinner on the table in no time.

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Best Sloppy Joe Recipe

Best Sloppy Joe Recipe
Photo Credit: House of Nash Eats.

Our easy Homemade Sloppy Joes are made from scratch in under 30 minutes for satisfying, saucy dinner sandwiches that the whole family loves! Pile the meat on your favorite soft buns and get ready to get messy with this classic comfort food!

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