18 Sloppy Joe Recipes That Are Worth the Mess

18 sloppy joe recipes

There’s nothing like a sloppy joe for dinner. It always takes us back to family dinners as a child. Check out this list of classic and fun twists on traditional sloppy joes for a delicious and easy family dinner!

Yummy Sloppy Joes

Yummy Sloppy Joes

“This is not just another sloppy joe recipe. It is really yummy and my husband thinks they are the best ever. The side dish is Jane's Creamy Ranch Potatoes which are so super!” - Dana
Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese Sandwich

“Like the sloppy joe, this grilled cheese can be a bit messy but it is definitely worth it! The next time you make sloppy joes, make extra for sloppy joe grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch the next day!” - Kevin
Sloppy Joe Casserole

Sloppy Joe Casserole

“Feeding a family of five I am sucker for easy hearty casseroles and this is an oldie but goody. This is one of those recipes all busy moms should have on their go to recipe list, trust me it will be a family favorite. It has the yummy comforting flavors of a Sloppy Joe but all in one dish. I have been cooking a version of this for years but it is forever changing and this is what it has morphed into today.” - Debbie
Sloppy Joe Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Sloppy Joe Stuffed Poblano Peppers

“Sloppy Joe Stuffed Poblano Peppers is a 30-minute meal that’s easy and inexpensive, oh yeah, and it’s delicious.” - Paula
Stromboli Joes

Stromboli Joes

“Everyone in the Test Kitchen loved this Italian twist on the classic sloppy joe. The amount of Italian seasoning in the meat mixture is just right and pairs perfectly with the garlic butter and cheese on the bread. This is a cinch to make and will be a crowd pleaser. A great dinner recipe for a busy night or for your next tailgate.” - Kitchen Crew
Sloppy Joe Mac n Cheese

Sloppy Joe Mac n Cheese

“The combination of the tasty beefy sloppy joes with the cream and super cheesy mac n cheese is simply divine! Pure comfort food for any occasion!” - Kevin
Sloppy Joe Mix

Sloppy Joe Mix

“Absolutely the best Sloppy Joe I have ever had. This recipe is a keeper! I like ground turkey rather than ground beef. I feel it takes on all of the flavors much better than beef. So ground turkey it was for me. I put the sauce together mid day so it was ready to go when I started the meat portion. I ended up not adding the stewed tomatoes to this dish because I loved how it tasted before adding them. I imagine you wanted the acid from the tomatoes to cut the sweetness in the sauce?? It was so delicious I did not want to risk spoiling it. Maybe next time I will try them.” - Carol
Texmex Sloppy Joes

Texmex Sloppy Joes

“A spicy and smoky Tex-mex take on sloppy joes served in a bun with guacamole, jalapenos and crumbled cotija.” - Kevin
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

“This is a great take on a sloppy joe. It has the onion, pepper and cheese flavor from a Philly cheesesteak but uses ground beef like a sloppy joe. We opted to use Cheez Whiz when testing and loved how it melts into the meat. Provolone cheese would be delicious too. Served on a toasted bun your family is going to gobble it up. They may not be the prettiest when served, but boy is this good.” - Kitchen Crew
Sloppy Joe Wonton Cups Recipe

Sloppy Joe Wonton Cups Recipe

“Sloppy Joe Wonton Cups Recipe, I lightened up traditional Sloppy Joes without sacrificing flavor. This is perfect for snack, dinner or parties!” - Paula
Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

“I made these tonight and they were quite tasty, we will make these again.” - Susan
Sloppy Italians

Sloppy Italians

“We used cottage cheese instead of ricotta and hamburger buns instead of hotdog. We broiled on high for just a minute or so to get the dark brown cheese bubbles. All that to say: THIS IS AMAZING and I will make it again and again!!!!!!” - Al
Chicken Joe Wraps

Chicken Joe Wraps

“Sloppy Joe's just got a facelift with this easy dinner recipe. We loved the creative twist on sloppy joes. The sauce is delicious mixed with chopped chicken. Placing the filling in a wrap with cheese and grilling creates a tasty sandwich. The sandwich press makes the wrap crunchy and the inside cheesy. Make sure to serve these hot. They're so good!” - Kitchen Crew
Italian Sloppy Joes

Italian Sloppy Joes

“Yum! We loved these sloppy joes more than we expected to. They're a delicious twist on the classic recipe. The mixture of Italian sausage and ground beef add tons of flavor to the dish. We used provolone and allowed the hot meat to melt the cheese a bit. It was cheesy, gooey goodness. The pepperoni is a nice touch and a pop of flavor. It's almost like a pizza on a bun.” - Kitchen Crew
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sloppy Joes

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sloppy Joes

“Chicken bacon and ranch is a fabulous flavour combo and it’s super fun in sloppy joe form! The basic idea for this recipe are a creamy and cheesy chicken sloppy joes seasoned with ranch flavouring along with plenty of bacon.” - Kevin
Sloppy Giuseppe Sliders

Sloppy Giuseppe Sliders

“A twist on classic Sloppy Joes, these delicious (and not so sloppy) Italian-style mini-sandwiches are a fabulous game day snack. Everyone I've served them to has raved, even people who don't like traditional Sloppy Joes! Because the sauce is thick and chunky and the sandwiches are small, there is no need to worry about them creating a big mess. Enjoy!!” - Lisa
Chicken Sloppy Joes

Chicken Sloppy Joes

“Made this for dinner tonight. Used mozzarella cheese instead of the Italian cheese blend (only because that is what I had on hand) and it turned out great. My daughter said she liked it better than hamburger sloppy joes. Thanks for the recipe.” - Lynda
Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes

“This was the tastiest sloppy joes that I have ever eaten.” - Sara