27 Not-Your-Average Sloppy Joe Recipes

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27 Not-Your-Average Sloppy Joe Recipes2/26 Greek Sloppy Joes 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Feta is one of my favorite kinds of cheese. It’s delish in a burger, but it truly shines in this Mediterranean-style sloppy joe. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 337 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 767mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable. 3/26 Bacon Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes 2 Reviews Bacon Cheeseburger Sloppy Joes Recipe photo

by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Turkey and bacon give the classic sloppy joe a tasty new spin in this cheeseburger sloppy joe recipe. —Janine Smith, Columbia, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 431 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 1022mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein. 4/26 Sloppy Joe Pizza 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 22 min Servings 2 pizzas (8 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If your kids like sloppy joes, they’ll

love this pizza

love this pizza. I came up with the six-ingredient recipe that’s easy to assemble. —Brenda Rohlman, Kingman, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 218 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 482mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein. 5/26 Sweet and Spicy Sloppy Joes 4 Reviews Sweet and Spicy Sloppy Joes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: 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

the flavors. I have also used this for a Friday the 13th celebration at work, calling it 13-ingredient sloppy joes. —Karen Hildebrand, LaBelle, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 390 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 1206mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. 6/26 Meaty Sloppy Joe Pockets 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Meaty Sloppy Joe Pockets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s easy to turn sloppy joes into hearty hot pocket snacks. I make the filling ahead and

use refrigerated biscuits

use refrigerated biscuits. I time them so they’re done baking just before kickoff. —Shelly Flye, Albion, Maine Nutrition Facts: 1 pocket (calculated without cheese): 294 calories, 11 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 909 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate (9 g sugars, 1 g fiber), 15 g protein. 7/26 West Coast Snappy Joes 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Meet my California-inspired sloppy Joe. Load it up with whatever toppings you like, or pour the filling over noodles. It’s

incredible on mac and cheese

incredible on mac and cheese. —Devon Delaney, Westport, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich (calculated without optional toppings): 288 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 575mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat. 8/26 Slow-Cooker Italian Sloppy Joes 6 Reviews Slow-Cooker Italian Sloppy Joes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 30 min Servings 36 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These tasty sloppy joes with plenty of mass appeal are perfect for a gathering. If you’re taking them to an event, simplify things by

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat

cooking the beef mixture and stirring in the 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 keep it warm for the party. —Hope Wasylenki, Gahanna, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 246 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 522mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat. 9/26 Sloppy Joe Dogs 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sloppy Joe Dogs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

Time 35 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There are so many different ways to top a hot dog, but this tasty sloppy joe version beats them all! —Kimberly Wallace, Dennison, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 hot dog: 422 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 959mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein. 10/26 Sloppy Joe Pasta 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sloppy Joe Pasta Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Since I found this

quick-to-fix recipe a few years ago, it’s become a regular part of my menu plans. Everyone loves the combination of sloppy joe ingredients, shell pasta and cheddar cheese. —Lynne Leih, Idyllwild, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 291 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 904mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. 11/26 Turkey Sloppy Joes 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Quick & Easy Turkey Sloppy Joes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we were first married and poor college students, I

found this sloppy joe recipe and tweaked it

found this sloppy joe recipe and tweaked it. The fresh bell peppers give it a wonderful flavor. —Kallee Twiner, Maryville, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 251 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 629mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable. 12/26 Sloppy Joe Recipe 113 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sloppy Joes Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll love this quick, easy and economical dish. Brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness,

If you need to

both for traditional sandwiches on buns or as a down-home topping for rice, biscuits or baked potatoes. —Laurie Hauser, Rochester, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 439 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 1360mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. 13/26 Chipotle Chili Sloppy Joes 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chipotle Chili Sloppy Joes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: 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

dial down the fiery zip, cut down on or eliminate the peppers. —Brittany Allyn, Mesa, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 313 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 615mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat. 14/26 Sloppy Joe Biscuit Cups 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sloppy Joe Biscuit Cups Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 biscuit cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a busy teacher and mom, so weekday meals with shortcuts are a huge help. I always

have to share this recipe when I take these to school

have to share this recipe when I take these to school. —Julie Ahern, Waukegan, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 2 biscuit cups : 463 calories, 22g fat (8g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 1050mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. 15/26 Italian Joes on Texas Toast 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is toasty-good for a weeknight on the go. If you double the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, meat and wine, you’ll have enough sauce to freeze. —Ashley Armstrong, Kingsland,

My preschooler will always eat every bite of these tangy lentil joes

Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 open-faced sandwich: 353 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 626mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. 16/26 Lentil Sloppy Joes 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Lentil Sloppy Joes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I experimented with making more vegetarian-friendly recipes, this was one of my biggest hits—we still eat it weekly! My preschooler will always eat every bite of these tangy lentil joes. —Christina Rock, Covington, Washington. Learn how to make

vegan sloppy joes that are every bit as satisfying as the original sloppy joes

vegan sloppy joes that are every bit as satisfying as the original sloppy joes. Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 215 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 438mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 7g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 fat. 17/26 Sloppy Joe Stew 3 Reviews Sloppy Joe Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This old-fashioned stew has a slightly sweet taste from the addition of canned corn. You can make the stew ahead of time and reheat it for

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