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Open-Faced Garlic Toast Sloppy Joes

I really don’t know what came over me. I took one bite of a one of these open-faced garlic toast Sloppy Joes and just smiled. I’ve always been a huge Sloppy Joe fan. I have several recipes for them here at Life’s A Tomato. And I love garlic toast, be it out-of-a-box or my favorite totally-loaded homemade version. Now I can enjoy both great things in bite-after-bite of downright yummy comfort food goodness. Nope, there’s nothing fancy going on here, but oh, does it ever hit the spot!

Open-Faced Garlic Toast Sloppy Joes

One of the really nice things about this recipe for open-faced garlic toast Sloppy Joes is that you can really change it without creating a lot of fuss. There are a ton of different spaghetti sauces on your local grocery store. Try a mushroom sauce. Or maybe vegetable. Substitute Italian sausage for the ground beef and really amp up the Italian-inspired flavors. Kick it up with shredded pepper jack cheese instead!

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater, Kitchen Mandoline Vegetable Slicer with 3 Interchangeable Blades, Easy to Clean Rotary Grater Slicer for Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts

Also try my slow cooker kid’s Sloppy Joe.

Open-Faced Garlic Toast Sloppy Joes
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Open-Faced Garlic Toast Sloppy Joes

So good yet so easy!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword garlic bread, sloppy Joes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 401kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven according to the garlic toast package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, crumble the ground beef into a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper. Stir and cook until done. Remove any excess fat.
  • Stir in the spaghetti sauce and Italian seasoning, to taste. Bring to a simmer then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer another 5-10 minutes until sauce has thickened, stirring often.
  • Bake the garlic toast per the package instructions.
  • Spoon meat mixture over bread slices and top with cheese. Return to the oven and turn on the broiler. Broil 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Serve garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 832mg | Potassium: 691mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 720IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Mango Jalapeno Sloppy Joes

These mango jalapeno Sloppy Joes prove that the classic dish isn’t just for kids. They are packed with incredible flavors. Taco seasoning. Delicious marinade. Cheese. And a wonderful mango topping. Oh, and don’t forget the salsa verde mayonnaise! Darned different, and crazy good, I could not get enough of these! I highly recommend that you double the recipe!

Mango Jalapeno Sloppy Joes

I used frozen mango chunks when I made these mango jalapeno Sloppy Joes. They’re much easier to deal with than a whole fresh mango. I always have trouble cutting them! Our local grocery store has them packaged in 1 cup bags for making smoothies. One cup is exactly what you’ll need if you decide to double the recipe. It was a sign!

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make this Sloppy Joe recipe and pretty much darned near anything like it on my stovetop. It’s nice and big and sturdy. That extra weight helps it maintain and distribute heat perfectly. As an added bonus, it’s actually pretty easy to clean up too!

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Amazon Basics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Round Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue

The simple salsa verde mayonnaise is also excellent on grilled hamburgers.

Also try my more traditional kid’s version of Sloppy Joes. They remind me of my childhood favorite!

Mango Jalapeno Sloppy Joes
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Mango Jalapeno Sloppy Joes

I highly recommend that you double the recipe.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword fruity, sloppy Joes, spicy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 491kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from Moore’s Marinades

Ingredients

For the meat mixture

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or use 2 tablespoon of my homemade seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Moore's Original Marinade
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded (do not use pre-shredded, instead shred the cheese right before use).
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ medium sweet onion chopped
  • ½ medium green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper seeded, minced
  • ½ cup mango diced (you can use frozen, just that it ahead of time)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

For the sauce

For the sandwiches

  • 8 hamburger buns

Instructions

For the meat mixture

  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain any excess fat.
  • Stir in the taco seasoning, water, cheese, marinade and hot sauce. Keep stirring until the mixture reaches a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Continue simmering for 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
  • In a separate skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat and add onion, bell pepper, jalapeno and mango. Sprinkle with the salt and sugar.
  • Cook until the vegetables are well caramelized, stirring often, about 15 minutes.

For the sauce

  • Combine the salsa verde and mayonnaise and mix well.

For the sandwiches

  • Toast the buns as desired. Slather with the sauce and top with the meat mixture. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 1213mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 975IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Delicious Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

My wife said that her mom would approve of these delicious slow cooker Sloppy Joes and that’s all I needed to know. That means they’re not only good, they’re great. I never got the opportunity to have her mom’s Sloppy Joes, but I know that her mom could cook like nobody’s business.  The perfect thickness and the perfect beefiness, you’ll definitely want seconds.

Delicious Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

This recipe for delicious slow cooker Sloppy Joes makes a good-sized batch, but it’ll disappear quickly. For a little kick add a few good pinches of red pepper flake or some big splashes of hot sauce.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

I serve my delicious Sloppy Joes as simply as possible: on toasted hamburger buns, and always open-faced. When I was a little tyke, I would request that my mom get my hamburger buns extra toasty. I liked the contrast between the Sloppy Joe meat mixture and the super crunchy bread. I wasn’t a fan of Soggy Joes. That’s when the sauce has too much time to soak into the bread, getting it … ewww. I also prefer to serve my Sloppy Joes open-faced. You can get twice as much filling in that way. It’s not like I’m going to pick them up anyways!

Also try my Philly cheesesteak version.

Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes Version 2.0
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Delicious Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

My wife said that her mom would approve of these slow cooker Sloppy Joes and that’s all I needed to know. That means they’re not only good, they’re great.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, crockpot, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 35 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 586kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Crumble the beef and sausage into a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saute until almost browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
  • Add the onion, stir and continue cooking until it just starts to soften.
  • Drain and transfer to a lightly greased slow cooker.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients except for the buns.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours. If the mixture gets too dry add a small amount of water and stir. Remember, though, that you do want it to be nice and thick,
  • Serve on buns.

Nutrition

Calories: 586kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1146mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 599IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Kid’s Sloppy Joe

This slow cooker kid’s Sloppy Joe is the easiest recipe ever. The beef soaks up all that great seasoning after a few hours in the crockpot, making it better than the old skillet version in my opinion. I don’t know where it went, but summer up and left and it got cool, fast. I instantly went into hunker-down, comfort food mode. One of my all-time favorite cooler weather foods is a Sloppy Joe. Messy, beefy, tasty sandwiches. You can’t beat that.

Slow Cooker Kid's Sloppy Joe

I don’t put anything on my slow cooker kid’s Sloppy Joe. No cheese. No extra onions. And no jalapenos. Nothing. I keep it simple, like I remember as a kid. This isn’t the time for fru-fru, this is the time for good ole eats.

Now, I do have one sort of indulgence. I have to toast my buns. I just cannot stand soggy slow cooker kid’s Sloppy Joe buns. The longer that saucy sauce sits the more the buns soak it in and they get soggy and mushy. As a kid I would request (nicely of course) that my mom get my hamburger buns extra crispy. Not burned, just crispy.

Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)
Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Also try my grown-up Sloppy Joes and my crazy-good open-faced garlic toast Sloppy Joes. Or my even more grown-up mango jalapeno version!

Slow Cooker Kid's Sloppy Joe
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Slow Cooker Kid’s Sloppy Joe

I like to keep these simple, like I remember as a kid.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, sandwich, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Servings 12
Calories 394kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from the Southern Slow Cooker Bible

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Brown the meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
  • Add the bell pepper, ketchup, Sloppy Joe seasoning mix and mustard to a large slow cooker that has been sprayed lightly with non-stick spray.
  • Add the cooked beef and stir well.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve over buns (toasted if desired).

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 636mg | Potassium: 421mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 256IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count

Copycat Manwich Sloppy Joes

I ate my share of Manwich Sloppy Joes as a kid. I was quite sure I never ate enough of them. Well, I can certainly make up for lost time (and meals) now by making this copycat Manwich Sloppy Joes at home. And you know what? It’s even better than I remember. Perfect thick tomato-y sauce. Just a hint of onion and green bell pepper. And the light tang of mustard. And messy. The messier the better!

Copycat Manwich Sloppy Joes

I do not add garnish to my copycat Manwich Sloppy Joes. Nothing. Nada. No pickles. Skip the extra mustard. And no cheese. Nothing needs to come between me and my Sloppy Joes.

If you think of Sloppy Joes as ‘kid food’ this will change your mind.

Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce, Thick and Chunky, Canned Sauce, 15.5 oz
Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce, Thick and Chunky, Canned Sauce, 15.5 oz

Also try my Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes.

Copycat Manwich Sloppy Joes
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Copycat Manwich Sloppy Joes

Perfect thick tomato-y sauce. Just a hint of onion and green bell pepper. And the light tang of mustard. And messy. The messier the better!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword copycat, sloppy Joes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 496kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Crumble the beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat and saute until browned.
  • Drain any fat and add the remaining ingredients except the buns and garnishes.
  • Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a slow simmer and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Toast the buns as desired.
  • Serve buns topped with Sloppy Joe mixture and garnishes.

Notes

I highly recommend doubling this recipe because it goes fast.

Nutrition

Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1733mg | Potassium: 772mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 638IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

I have been a huge fan of anything Sloppy Joe since I was a kid. Back then I thought there was only one way to make Sloppy Joes: open a can, warm the sauce, slop it on a bun. Well, times have changed and so has my Sloppy Joes. This slow cooker Sloppy Joes puts that canned stuff to shame. Rich flavorful tomato sauce with a little kick. I loved the combination of ground beef with breakfast sausage. Different. Perfect. And all so easy to make using a slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

I topped my slow cooker Sloppy Joes with a tangy vinegar-based Delta coleslaw. I liked the crunchy contrast. The vinegar in the slaw complimented the vinegar in the meat sauce. I think a creamy coleslaw would have made the sandwiches too creamy. I never thought I’d say that but like I said, my Sloppy Joe game has risen to a whole new level now.

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Crock-Pot 7 Quart Oval Manual Slow Cooker, Stainless Steel (SCV700-S-BR)

Also try my delicious Bayou version of these sandwiches and my kid’s version, too!

Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
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Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

This slow cooker Sloppy Joes puts that canned stuff to shame.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword crockpot, sloppy Joes, slow cooker
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
Calories 585kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Crumble the beef and sausage into a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and cook until just starting to brown.
  • Add the onion and bell pepper and continue cooking until the meats are done. Drain any excess fat.
  • Transfer meat mixture to a slow cooker on low heat.
  • Stir in all of the remaining ingredients except for the buns.
  • Cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Add more water, a little at a time, if the mixture gets too thin.
  • Serve over toasted buns.

Nutrition

Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1146mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 571IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Reynolds Kitchens Slow Cooker Liners, Regular (Fits 3-8 Quarts), 6 Count