Hi there,
I haven’t thought about Sloppy Joe’s in years, but recipes for this sandwich seem to be having a moment right now. This used to be a regular weeknight meal in our home. It was another one of those dinners that my three sons could agree upon. It was usually served with Kraft macaroni and cheese. I know 😱, but I was super busy with those boys, and It was an easy, kid-friendly meal. I often made it on Halloween.
All these posts made me curious about the name. The sloppy part I understand, but who is Joe? Apparently, there is a Joe, and he was a cook in Sioux City, Iowa. He based his treat on the loose meat sandwiches that were popular in the 1930s.
Slow Cooker Sloppy Joe’s-a smidge healthier
Ingredients
- 3/4 pound ground beef
- 3/4 pound ground turkey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper
- 3 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3/4 cup low sugar barbecue sauce; Ray’s makes a delicious one
- hamburger buns
- cheddar cheese slices optional
Preparation
- Spray your slow cooker
- Add ketchup, BBQ sauce, mustard, Worcestershire, garlic powder, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Brown beef and turkey until it is still moist but crumbled.
- When beef and turkey are done, add minced garlic and cook an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Drain beef and turkey and add to sauce in the slow cooker
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours
- Toast your buns and serve with a slice of cheese if desired.
32 responses to “SLOPPY JOES – a blast from the past”
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Thanks so much for sharing my recipe. I hope your readers try it and enjoy it.
Perfect fall/winter night meal.
Thanks Judy, it is good for tailgating and I think Philadelphia is going to see a lot of that this fall.
That’s one of my husband’s favourite meals!
And I didn’t even raise him🤣
Angie, that is too funny. You are such a creative and fantastic cook. Go figure. Have a great weekend.
A great standby! My kids, and hubby always liked these as well. My kids were raised on Macaroni and Cheese, (often from the package) and they are healthy adults now so it didn’t hurt them.
Thanks Darlene for the support. Have a great weekend.
It’s hard to beat a classic like Sloppy Joe’s!!
Thanks Jenna. Your post inspired me. Have a great weekend.
My kids loved them too! We would make them frequently, but I haven’t made them in years. Thanks for the memories!
We should have beeb neighbors back in the day. Have a great weekend Dorothy.
I had no idea that low sugar good barbecue sauce existed..I’ll have to look for that one. Thank you for the recommendation.
You are most welcome. Thank you for all your creative posts.
Love your falling leaves. Beef and turkey together? A slightly odd mixture for me … And I have to laugh at the name – Sloppy Joes.
Try the beef and turkey combo. It works for a lot of recipes, burgers, meatballs, meatloaf. Have a great weekend Sherry.
It’s funny that you posted this, Bernadette, because I have been craving sloppy Joe’s lately! Hahaha
I love the Erma quote. Did you attend the workshop event?
No, with the hip replacement so new, I was reluctant to travel alone. One of these days….
I wasn’t to snatch up that entire plate! I love that you used half turkey and I’m sure nobody would even know!
Wanted to
Diane, not sure what you mean.
I want to eat everything on the plate! Fries, pickle and sloppy joe, delicious!
Thanks so much. I wish we lived in the same neighborhood, we would have a blast!
I just made these last week for the first time in decades. It must be sloppy joe season, Bernadette. What a great idea to mix some ground turkey in there. Thanks for the idea. 🙂
Everything old is new again – Sloppy Joes are definitely having a moment.
Ha. They are. And I made your most recent cabbage recipe. That was awesome!
Hi, Bernadette – I haven’t had Sloppy Joes since I was a child. We had them regularly and I loved them. I have just bookmarked this page to make them this week. Thank you for the trip down Memory Lane!
It is funny how we forget things we used to enjoy in the past. Glad I was able to give your memory a nudge. Have a boootiful day🎃
Sloppy Joe’s are the best! Thanks for sharing a very good recipe with us!
You are more than welcome. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment.
Mouthwatering 😋