My mom has been making this basic sloppy joe recipe for so long that when I asked her how she made them, she had to make a batch to be sure of the measurements. These are no fancy joes - nothing but lots of sloppy, zesty mess! Beef may be used instead of turkey. Perfect for potluck or game day.

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Submitted by: ACPHIFER

Home Town: Salem, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Athens, Pennsylvania, USA

Please the whole family with this quick and easy sloppy joe recipe that is perfect for weeknight dinner.

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Submitted by: Alissa

Home Town: Fargo, North Dakota, USA

Living In: Plymouth, Minnesota, USA

Pantry ingredients come to the rescue when you want to fix a quick meal of sloppy joes that the kids will love. Serve the thick, smoky filling on buns.

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Submitted by: Rebekah97

Red pepper flakes give these tasty turkey sandwiches a little zip.

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Red pepper flakes give these tasty turkey sandwiches a little zip.

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Submitted by: RetiredDad9877

Home Town: Marion, Ohio, USA

Living In: Wooster, Ohio, USA

This recipe is a really simple, quick, and tasty Sloppy Joe. I make this on the stovetop, but you can also let this simmer in a slow cooker after browning the ground beef, if you prefer.

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Ground beef, onion, green pepper, and ketchup are seasoned with garlic powder and sweetened with brown sugar to make this hearty meat filling. Serve on hamburger buns.

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