The best homemade sloppy joe recipe! Made from scratch, this recipe strikes the ideal balance between meat, sauce, and tons of flavor for perfectly sloppy, sloppy joe sandwiches. Ready in less than 30 minutes, this will be a weeknight dinner favorite the whole family will love.
Skip the canned sauce and get ready for the best sloppy joe you’ve ever had! This homemade version is one of many American favorites and absolutely delicious. Even though it’s made from scratch, it’s still quick and easy to put together on a busy weeknight.
This recipe is definitely a far cry from the school cafeterias of your childhood. There’s no mushy mystery meat or overly acidic sauce. These are super meaty, filling, and are way better than anything from a can!
If you want a recipe that doesn’t require a pile of dishes or a trip to the store, sloppy joe sandwiches are the perfect solution! Made all in one pot, the sloppy joe sauce is made with browned ground beef, onion, and a tangy tomato sauce and served on a buttery toasted bun.
Plus, you can whip these up in a hurry with what you already have in your pantry!
Manwich, a portmanteau of man and sandwich, is the brand name of a canned sloppy joe sauce produced by ConAgra Foods and Hunt’s, introduced in 1969. The can contains seasoned tomato sauce that is added to ground beef cooked in a skillet.
What are sloppy joes?
Sloppy Joes are a “loose meat” sandwich, made with ground beef and a slightly sweet, but savory tomato-based sauce. The sauce is then poured over a hamburger bun to make a delicious sloppy joe sandwich.
What goes with Sloppy Joes?
Here are a few of the best side dishes for sloppy joes…
Here’s The Untold Truth Of Manwich
FAQ
What is the difference between a Manwich and a sloppy joe?
What is another name for Manwich?
What is Manwich sauce made of?
What’s the difference between Sloppy Joes and sloppy janes?
Is Manwich a sloppy joe sauce?
Well, yes and no. Sloppy Joe are a dish and Manwich is a brand of premade, canned sloppy joe sauce. This homemade version replaces the canned sauce with one that you can make with just a handful of simple ingredients. You’ll know exactly what’s in this scratch version and I think it has a much better taste!
Why do they call sloppy joes Manwich?
Manwich is just a brand name for canned sloppy joes. When you buy Manwich, you’re buying sloppy joe mixture! Why Do They Call Them Sloppy Joes? Some stories say that a chef by the name of Joe invented this notorious sandwich. Tomato sauce with loose ground meat, the name, sloppy joes, is definitely fitting for the type of sandwich it is.
Are sloppy joes a real thing?
In many homes, Sloppy Joes are synonymous with Manwich, the sauce brand that made this stalwart cafeteria staple even easier to make at home. While Sloppy Joes were invented back in the ’30s, according to Blue Apron, it wasn’t until the late ’60s that Manwich put these saucy sammies within the reach of even the most challenged of home cooks.
Are homemade sloppy joes better than Manwich?
Homemade Sloppy Joes are not only easy to throw together, the rich zesty flavor is better than Manwich! Ever since developing this recipe, I have never purchased another can of Manwich. This easy meal is effortless to make, and I always seem to have the simple ingredients on hand, since they are mostly pantry staples.