What to Serve with Sloppy Joes

Sloppy joes are a staple childhood dish that many adults enjoy as well. However, what to serve with sloppy joes? There are so many great sloppy joe sides to choose from and it's fun to mix things up every now and then. In this blog post, we will list what we think is the best food to serve with sloppy joes!

WHAT ARE SLOPPY JOES?

Sloppy Joes are a meaty ground beef dish with tomato sauce, onion, and green pepper. It is served on toasted buns as sandwiches or open face. My favorite sloppy joe recipe by far is pictured above and it's so good.

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The name of the sandwich may have come from its appearance but also that it is very easy to make! Sloppy Joes can be made in about 20 minutes because it is a quick meal.

Sloppy joes are also commonly called “joe’s sandwich.” The dish is said to have gotten its name from the way it looks when it is served. The ingredients are cooked together until the beef is browned and then it is served on toasted buns as either a sandwich or open face.

Our family loves sloppy joes, I mean who doesn't. You can customize it the way you like with different ingredients in the sauce. Homemade sauce is always better than store-bought.

Since sloppy joes are a sandwich, it is important to serve some kind of side with it to make a complete meal. The question is what to serve with sloppy joes. The possibilities are really endless.

WHY SHOULD YOU SERVE SIDES WITH THIS DISH

People have very different opinions on what is the perfect side dish to serve with sloppy joes.

Some people think that serving something soft, like mashed potatoes, baked beans, veggie sides or mac and cheese, would be a great option because it will go well with the sauce of the sandwich.

Others prefer crispier options such as rice, potato chips, tater tots, sweet potato fries, deep fried or air fryer onion rings, pasta salad, macaroni salad or fruit salad recipe.

It is hard to say what the best side dish to serve with sloppy joes is because everyone has different preferences. However, we think that it is important to have a delicious side dish when serving this type of sandwich so that it can be a complete meal.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH SLOPPY JOES

As I mentioned, our family loves sloppy joes. As a result, we have a variety of different, easy sides to choose from. We answer the question what goes with sloppy joes!

It is so important to have a variety of side dishes for sloppy joes so that way there is something for everyone no matter what their preferences are.

Are you looking for suggestions? Easy recipes on what to serve with sloppy joes? Here is a list of our favorite sloppy joe sides that we serve on a regular basis.

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Homemade Taco Bell Nacho Fries Air Fryer

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Air Fryer Corn on the Cob

Air fried corn on the cob is a simple and fast way to cook this summer favorite. So tasty, this great side dish is ideal for grill nights or any night of the week

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Savory Corn Muffins with Bacon, Cheese and Onion

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Cream Cheese Biscuits

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Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls

These Homemade Soft Fluffy Dinner Rolls are my grandma's yeast or crusty bread roll recipe, and the best super soft, light, dinner rolls ever!

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Jalapeno Coleslaw

This Jalapeno Coleslaw recipe is easy to follow and simple to make. Spicy and crunchy, it's the ideal summer dish for potlucks and outdoor family gatherings. . 

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Sour Cream Veggie Dip

This sour cream veggie dip is the perfect dip for almost anything. This creamy veggie dip goes great with crackers, chips, and veggies!

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Grandma's Coleslaw

Grandma's Coleslaw is fresh and flavorful. This perfectly creamy side dish is perfect for your next bbq or potluck.

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Green Beans with Bacon and Brown Sugar

Warning: these green beans can be addictive! Made with bacon, brown sugar, onion, garlic, soy sauce and simmered in broth for hours, you can easily see why.

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Smoked Green Beans

Smoked Green Beans are buttery, garlicky, and full of smoky flavor. This homemade green beans recipe has a ring of familiarity to it, but takes the taste of green beans to a whole new level!

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Air Fryer Parmesan Green Beans

Green beans are a classic side but these air fryer parmesan green beans are so full of flavor, they beat classic by a long shot! These air fryer green beans are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of flavor.

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Cream Cheese Veggie Dip

This cream cheese veggie dip is so sweet and creamy. It makes the perfect chip, pretzel, or vegetable dip for any occasion.

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Caesar Parmesan Dip

This Caesar parmesan dip is filled with all the flavors we love in the classic dressing. Serve it with veggies, chips, or even chicken strips

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Buttermilk Ranch Dip

This creamy ranch dip is loaded with chives, dill, and all of our favorite ranch ingredients along with a kick of heat with cayenne pepper.

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Creamy Blue Cheese Dip

The most classic pairing for blue cheese dip is with wings but this fantastic dip doesn't have to be limited! It also makes a great veggie dip as long as you're good with this unique, sharp and salty taste. This recipe tastes just like a classic blue cheese dip. Better than any store bought we have ever tasted. If you love blue cheese you will love this dip.

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Easy Roasted Carrots, Potatoes, and Onions

Roasted Carrots, Potatoes, and Onions is a time-saving, weeknight meal option that's absolutely delicious! This simple side dish goes well with a variety of proteins including chicken, beef, or fish, giving you so much flexibility. Toss in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and herbs, and you've got a side dish that's a cut above the rest!

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Baked Garlic Butter Carrots

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Sweet Balsamic Roasted Carrots and Onions

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Smoked Chicken Salad

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Honey Maple Glazed Carrots

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Classic Pasta Salad

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Easy Cold Asparagus Salad

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Old-Fashioned Cucumbers and Onions in Vinegar

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Mediterranean Rice Salad

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Broccoli Crunch Salad

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Best Greek Pasta Salad

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Korean Potatoes

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Smoked Sweet Potatoes

This smoked sweet potatoes recipe is something totally different. Coated with brown sugar, cinnamon and perfectly-smoked, these sweet potato wedges are to die for!

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Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes are crispy, flavorful and super simple to make. If you're into delicious breakfast side dishes, then this is the recipe for you!

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Air Fryer Crispy Roasted Little Mini Baby Potatoes

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Cheesy Mexican Hash Brown Casserole

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Oven Baked Sliced Potato (aka Potato Blossom)

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The Ultimate Volcano Potato

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TAKE SLOPPY JOES TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Sloppy joes are a great meal to serve for a casual get-together with friends or family. However, if you are looking to take the dish to the next level, we have some suggestions.

One option is to add sides such as potato salad or coleslaw. This will help make the meal more substantial and filling. Another option is to add a dessert. This can be as simple as serving brownies or cookies on the side.

If you are looking for something more creative, why not try serving sloppy joes in a taco shell? This will give the dish fun and unique twist. Finally, another great idea is to serve the sandwich open face. This will allow your guests to really taste the flavors of the dish.

No matter how you choose to serve sloppy joes, we are sure that they will be a hit!

We hope you enjoyed this post on what to serve with sloppy joes. Sloppy Joe sandwiches are a delicious meal that can be served in many ways! If you have any favorite recipes or ideas for making them, we’d love to hear from you in the comments section below.