The Easiest 4 Ingredient Cheesy Sloppy Joes

1m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
16m
Ready In


"I am also embarrassed to post this because it is so easy. I have no claim to this recipe - in fact, I found it in a small cook book probably 20 years ago. I have seen it on both the Pace (salsa) site as well as the Campbell's so I'm sure that is where it originated. But, it is still so good and so easy. I have lightened it up by using turkey and a low fat cheese; but otherwise it is 4 ingredients and cooks in 15 minutes. These are wonderful served as sliders as well."

Original is 5 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (279.7 g)
  • Calories 242.7
  • Total Fat - 8.6 g
  • Saturated Fat - 3.4 g
  • Cholesterol - 74.2 mg
  • Sodium - 673.4 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 8.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 2 g
  • Sugars - 4.5 g
  • Protein - 34.2 g
  • Calcium - 225.6 mg
  • Iron - 1.5 mg
  • Vitamin C - 23.6 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Turkey ... Saute the turkey (or beef if that is what you choose) in a saute pan with the olive oil.

Step 2

Sauce and Serve ... Once the turkey is done, add the salsa and soup and heat through. Add the cheese, lightly stir the cheese into the meat mixture; and serve on your favorite rolls. If you decide to add the olives, add them right at the end along with the cheese. They add a nice flavor. ENJOY!

Tips


No special items needed.

Editorial Notes

The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.


  • Choose a salsa that matches your preferred level of spiciness.
  • If you want to make the recipe healthier, you can use low-fat cheese and turkey.

  • Substitute ground chicken for the turkey for a leaner option. This substitution will help reduce the fat content of the dish and make it a healthier option.
  • Substitute vegan cheese for the cheddar cheese for a dairy-free option. This substitution will help make the dish suitable for those following a vegan diet and will also reduce the fat content.

Vegetarian Sloppy Joes Replace the turkey with 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed. Saute with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Follow the remaining instructions as written.


Vegan Sloppy Joes Replace the turkey with 1 can of lentils, drained and rinsed. Saute with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Follow the remaining instructions as written, omitting the Worcestershire sauce.


Roasted Garlic Potatoes - These roasted garlic potatoes are the perfect side dish to the cheesy sloppy joes. The roasted garlic adds a delicious flavor to the potatoes, and the combination of the cheesy sloppy joes and garlic potatoes is sure to be a hit!


Roasted Brussels Sprouts - Roasted Brussels sprouts are a great side dish to pair with the cheesy sloppy joes and roasted garlic potatoes. The combination of the savory and salty flavors of the Brussels sprouts and the creamy and cheesy flavors of the sloppy joes and potatoes will be a hit!




FAQ

Q: How much cheese should I use?

A: Use 3/4 cup of sharp cheddar cheese, shredded.



Q: How long should I bake the dish?

A: Bake the dish for 25-30 minutes at 375°F, or until golden brown.

3 Reviews

Chef shapeweaver

This was made on 12/23 for mine and my SO's dinner, and most importantly made for the " Alphabet Soup Recipe Tag " game. :) Except for omitting the olives this recipe was made as it was written,even right down to using the ground turkey. Instead of going the traditional route by using buns,it was served over fries.To both of us,the taste was a little off. Maybe because it was made with turkey instead of beef. This recipe is worth repeating,but I think the next time with ground beef. " Keep Smiling :) "

3.0

review by:
(25 Dec 2013)

QueenBea

DELICIOUS!!! Nice flavour to this sloppy Joe. Will be making this again. Made for the Soup and Sammie Photo Event in the Food Photo Forum.

5.0

review by:
(27 Feb 2012)

Puggs

Very good and easy to make I added in some hot sauce, we all enjoyed this, thank!

5.0

review by:
(29 Jan 2012)

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Fun facts:

The Sloppy Joe sandwich is thought to have originated in the 1930s in Sioux City, Iowa. A cook named Joe added a sauce to ground beef and served it on a bun, naming it a Sloppy Joe.

The sandwich was made famous by the popular television show “Friends” when Rachel makes a version of the sandwich for Ross’ son. This was the first time many viewers had heard of the sandwich.