Homemade Sloppy Joes Recipe

No more Manwich for my family! We absolutely adored this recipe - I simply added a splash of cider vinegar for an extra kick! Absolutely perfect. Thank you, Chef John - I'm eager to experiment with more of your recipes.

Better than any canned option! I use Swerve brown sugar and Heinz No-Sugar-Added for a healthier twist. The results are absolutely delicious. I find it convenient to portion servings using an ice cream scoop, pack them in zipper bags, and freeze. When reheated, they taste just as great!

Spread butter and garlic salt on the open-faced burger buns. Lightly heat them in a grill (wrapped in foil on the upper rack) or toaster oven. This simple step will enhance the flavor of The Sloppy Joes and take them to the next level.

I did not like this at all. I believe I would prefer using regular mustard and reducing the brown sugar by two-thirds.

I followed the recipe exactly, except I added 1 lb of ground turkey. While I enjoyed it, I thought it lacked the bold flavors needed to truly bring out that classic "sloppy joe" taste. Incorporating an extra 3/4 cup of ketchup and 2 tsp of chili powder elevated the dish perfectly! I suggest using only 1 cup of water to prevent the need for excessive simmering to thicken the sauce. Opt for very lean meat for best results.

I absolutely loved this recipe! My husband prefers savory dishes, so I omitted the sugar and opted for tomato paste over ketchup. I also reduced the water to just 1 cup and skipped the 45-minute simmering time. As soon as it thickened to my liking, I plated it up. It was a hit with everyone at the table!

I decided to try this recipe when I couldn't find my mom's original recipe. It didn't turn out as sweet or tangy as hers usually was. So, I ended up adding an extra tablespoon of brown sugar and a quarter cup of ketchup, simmered it on the stove, and it ended up tasting very close to my mom's version. Additionally, I included a thick slice of Velveeta cheese, warmed it up in the microwave, and had a fantastic sandwich! Overall, I enjoyed the outcome. Thank you!

The sauce was overly sweet for our tastes, but easily adjusted by incorporating vinegar and hot sauce. It had the right consistency before the addition of water. Omitting one cup of water with the veggies was a wise decision, as it didn't add anything of value. Regrettably, adding the second cup of water made the sauce too watery and diluted in flavor. To salvage it, I heated the sauce in a pan before combining it with the cooked IMPOSSIBLE plant-based ground "meat," doubling the sauce ingredients while excluding the water. Despite these adjustments, the sauce remained somewhat watery but was still palatable. Additionally, it is essential to cook the veggies almost to caramelization before the meat to enhance the flavors. Avoid adding water to sautéed veggies to prevent them from becoming soggy and tasteless.

This recipe was quick and easy to follow. Normally, I sauté my vegetables together with the meat, but I used ground turkey instead of chuck/round/sirloin this time. I seasoned it with Lawry's salt and black pepper. I mostly followed the instructions, but when it came to adding 2 tbsp. of brown sugar, I only used 1 tbsp. of brown sugar and the other tbsp. of honey because I was short on time. This made the meat mixture overly sweet, but it still tasted good. I will definitely make this again, but without the honey next time! Oh, I forgot to add cayenne pepper, which would have given the meat mixture some extra flavor. 😊

I ended up wasting 1.5lbs of ground beef on a sloppy soup that didn't turn out well. If you're trying this recipe, I recommend not using 2 cups of water as instructed.

Absolutely adore this recipe, although I did make a few tweaks. Here are my substitutions: 1) I opted for a mix of ground beef and venison (1 lb. of each); 2) I swapped in Rao's Arrabbiata ketchup for the regular kind (adds a delightful kick); 3) Used Kettle & Fire chipotle beef broth instead of water for an extra punch; 4) Threw in 3 oz of tomato paste for a boost of tomato flavor; 5) Skipped the cayenne unless I wanted it spicier... Everything else remained the same. AMAZING! My family can't get enough of it!

Absolutely delicious Sloppies! The flavor is incredible. I found that reducing the amount of water made it less runny, so next time I'll only use about 1/4 cup in the hamburger mixture and none in the sauce. I'm planning to make a Shepherd's Pie today using this Sloppies mix for the base layer, with a layer of fresh corn before topping it with mashed potatoes. So excited for how it will turn out!

I have prepared this recipe multiple times, but now I like to elevate it by adding a cup of spicy picante sauce.

The only change I made was skipping ketchup and using low-sugar brown sugar. It was delicious and helped me save on my calorie and carb intake!

This dish is flavorful even without the addition of cider vinegar, as some have recommended. The taste becomes even more robust the following day. I served it on mini buns and was blown away by how delicious it was!

We absolutely adore this recipe and make a special effort to track it down every time.

I am absolutely in love with this recipe and have already made it several times. The only adjustment I make is replacing some of the ketchup with our favorite barbecue sauce, which adds a richer flavor. Serving the burgers on buttered toasted brioche buns is a game changer! Don't forget to give everyone a fork to scoop up any toppings that fall off :). Also, using grass-fed/grass-finished beef not only makes it leaner but eliminates the need to drain the meat. Give it a go, you won't regret it!

I substituted 1 cup of chili sauce for the ketchup and left out the brown sugar. The chili sauce added a sweet and tangy flavor. Other than that, I stuck to the recipe and it turned out fantastic!

I adore this recipe, and so does my family. The flavors are absolutely perfect. Chef John never fails to impress with his recipes!