This classic family dinner is ready in just 15 minutes.

Like family favoritesMac And Cheese With BaconandCheesy Skillet Pork Chops, Sloppy Joes are a can’t-miss choice for dinner.

Here, get our favorite Sloppy Joe recipe.

Southern Living Sloppy Joes on a plate to serve with pickle spears and potato chips

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What Is a Sloppy Joe?

Why Are They Called Sloppy Joes?

Some people attribute the name “Sloppy Joe” to a diner in Sioux City, Iowa.

ingredients for sloppy joes

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To make it faster, read this recap of how Sloppy Joes are made before you get started.

(The full recipe is below.)

What Can I Do With Sloppy Joe Meat?

sloppy joes on hamburger bun with pickles and potato chips

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But we’re here to tell you that it’s possible for you to shake things up.

pepper)

1/4cupfinely chopped yellow onion(from 1 small [5 oz.]

Stir in ketchup, water, and mustard.

Southern Living Sloppy Joes browning the beef in a skillet

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Serve Sloppy Joes:

Spoon about 1/2 cup beef mixture onto each bun, and serve immediately.

Stick to the homemade kind.

Traditional Sloppy Joe sauces are a tangy tomato mixture.

Southern Living Sloppy Joes adding the onion and bell pepper

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They may include ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and spices.

Yes, Sloppy Joes are a great make-ahead dinner.

Make the sauce according to the instructions, then cool and refrigerate the meat sauce.

Southern Living Sloppy Joes with ketchup and other seasonings added

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you might reheat single servings throughout the week for lunches or dinners.

Yes, we have a great Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes recipe just for that.

Southern Living Sloppy Joes after simmering

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Southern Living Sloppy Joes spooning the filling onto the buns

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