16 Sloppy Joe Recipes So Messy, You’ll Love Every Bite
There’s something downright comforting about a meal that doesn’t pretend to be neat—and Sloppy Joes are the ultimate proof of that. These saucy, savory sandwiches are packed with flavor and nostalgia, perfect for weeknight dinners, game days, or anytime you want something hearty and satisfying. Each recipe delivers that messy, finger-licking goodness you can’t help but love. Grab a napkin (or two)—things are about to get deliciously messy!
Healthy Sloppy Joes
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.
15-Minute Pizza Sloppy Joes Recipe
Pizza Sloppy Joes are a blissfully easy dinner your whole family will love! Filled with classic pizza flavors and two (yes … TWO!) layers of melty cheese. Plus, they’re ready in just 15 minutes. And you can even make them ahead for meal prep or freezer meals!
Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes
A deliciously fun twist on two dinnertime favorites, these Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes are on the table in about 15 minutes! You can even make them entirely ahead for quick dinners and meal prep throughout the week. Or, you can freeze the ground beef mixture to stockpile lightning-fast dinners for months!
Chicken Sloppy Joes Recipe
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.
Lamb Sloppy Joes
Everybody loves sloppy Joes! But have you tried lamb sloppy joes? Well, you’re in for a treat!
Crock Pot Sloppy Joes
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!
Vegan Sloppy Joes with Lentils
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.
Best Sloppy Joe Recipe
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!
3 Ingredient Sloppy Joes
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.
Lentil Sloppy Joes
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.
Favorite Homemade Ground Turkey Sloppy Joes
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!
The Best Keto Sloppy Joes Recipe
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.
Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joe’s
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!
Italian Sloppy Joe Sandwiches
Garlic Bread Italian Sloppy Joe Sandwiches! An easy, under 20 minutes, family-friendly dinner idea full of protein and packed with flavor.
Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes
These Cajun Chicken Sloppy Joes are a delicious twist on a classic. This recipe is a quick and easy dinner solution that doesn’t skimp on taste, with just one skillet and less than 30 minutes.
Sloppy Joe Sliders
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.
