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Sloppy joes

From the video “How to Make Sloppy Joes - Food Wishes” by Food Wishes. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Food Wishes. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyGreat weeknight pick
Mild
Total time
~45 min
est.
Serves
~4
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Cost
~$3.23*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$14.77* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
15

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain fish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$9.70*for the batch in the video
~$3.23*per serving

You save about ~$14.77* per serving (82% less*) than ordering it out — ~$44.30* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario casual-restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

5 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 2 predicted from typical costs · not priced: extra lean beef, worcestershire sauce

* Estimate, not a quote: 2 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario casual-restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Not estimated: only 88% of ingredient lines (40% of mass) could be matched to USDA data (minimum 60%).

Equipment

  • sauté pan
  • wooden spoon
  • spatula

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact amounts for ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper were not specified.
  • Servings count and total cooking time were not explicitly stated.
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Food Wishes’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Sloppy joes

What makes Food Wishes's Sloppy joes recipe and technique special?

Food Wishes's take on Sloppy joes focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing North American flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Simmering too fast or too short prevents the thick paste from forming. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Sloppy joes at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Sloppy joes recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Sloppy joes ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Sloppy joes can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Food Wishes's Sloppy joes?

This recipe utilizes approximately 15 ingredients across 11 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Sloppy joes?

The official cooking video by Food Wishes is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.