These Buffalo Sloppy Joes are perfect for comfort food season! They’re made with ground turkey and just the right amount of spice. They’re a family favorite for dinner and game day!
Hey there folks!
We’re keeping with the “buffalo” theme this week and If you’re a fan of the classic Sloppy Joe, then I think you’re going to love this Buffalo Sloppy Joe version.
The Best Buffalo Sloppy Joes
These sloppy joes are made with ground turkey and my favorite, Frank’s Buffalo Sauce. I also include a few ounces of cheddar jack cheese in the mixture and serve these on slider buns topped with some tangy blue cheese crumbles.
There’s nothing better on a busy weeknight than making a dinner that takes minutes to prepare and is totally loaded with spicy buffalo flavor which my family loves.
I also opted to use the ground turkey meat here to keep things a bit on the healthier side.
Buffalo Sloppy Joes Ingredients
- butter
- ground turkey
- celery
- yellow onion
- garlic powder
- chicken broth
- tomato sauce
- tomato paste
- brown sugar
- salt and pepper
- Frank’s Buffalo Sauce
- red pepper flakes
- cheddar jack cheese
- blue cheese crumbles – optional
How to Make this Buffalo Sloppy Joes
First you’ll add some butter to your skillet and then cook your ground turkey, onions and celery until the meat is no longer pink and the veggies are a bit softened. Next up, you’ll add your garlic powder, chicken broth, tomato sauce and paste, brown sugar, salt and pepper, buffalo sauce and red pepper flakes until heated through.
You’ll add the shredded cheese last and mix until it’s nice and melted and then serve it all up on some buns.
You definitely need to get these on the menu friends! You’re going to love them and how easy they are to whip up! Enjoy for your next weeknight dinner or game day festivities.
Please let me know if you give the recipe a try. And if you have any questions about the recipe, just drop a comment below. Enjoy!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Buffalo Sloppy Joes
As I mentioned, I used ground turkey meat to keep these sloppy joes a bit healthier. You could also use ground beef.
I added the cheddar jack cheese for some creaminess. I think you’ll enjoy that, so I wouldn’t omit.
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Buffalo Sloppy Joes
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 lb. ground turkey
- 1 1/2 cups celery, diced
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
- 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 3/4 cup Frank's Buffalo Sauce
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 4 oz. shredded cheddar jack cheese
- blue cheese crumbles for sprinkling optional
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add turkey, celery and onion and cook until turkey is no longer pink.
- Stir in garlic powder, chicken broth, tomato sauce and paste, brown sugar, salt, pepper, buffalo sauce and red pepper flakes. Heat through.
- Add the shredded cheese and mix until melted.
- Serve on slider buns and sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles if desired.
Notes
Updated: This post was first published here in September 2016. I decided it was worthy of a re-share, so I’ve updated all the photos and content and added some notes to the post above.
Good thing that you didn’t get the bad weather!! Luckily, the weather has been nice around here lately, but we are supposed to get A LOT of rain this weekend.
Ok, these sloppy joes – LOVE them!!! So happy you used turkey here. Hubby and I use ground turkey all the time…so lean. And Frank’s Hot Sauce – my fave. And, of course, blue cheese…gotta have it with buffalo, right? I’m not a football fan, but would be good company watching the game as I’m eating these. I would be content just to do that ;) Pinned, of course. Have a great weekend, my friend. xo
Thanks so much Dawn! Tom and I love to sub in ground turkey for ground beef often too and it’s just great in this recipe! I got my love of football from my Mom, so I enjoy the food as much as the game! Hope the weather holds out for your weekend! XO
Oh my yum! Those look absolutely awesome Mary Ann! As you go into Fall, we are experiencing one very hot Spring in South Africa. I don’t even want to think about how hot it is going to be in actual Summer so I’m enjoying every cool breeze I get now. ;)
Our summer here was scorching Alida! One of the hottest in a while! We usually get a cool day here or there, but not this summer. These little sloppy joes were a favorite with a group of friends I served them too! Planning the menu for football season is sooo much fun! Enjoy your weekend my friend!
Glad the hurricane didn’t do any damage for you guys. I think we’re still getting the tail end of it here – it’s been rainy and gloomy for days on end. I’m ready for a little sunshine. I’ve been in a funk too – the weather plus the end of Summer has me a little sad. Boo. These sloppy joes looks unbelievable. It’s hard to make this sandwich look sexy, but damn if you haven’t done it here! Bravo! And now pass me a napkin! :-)
I hope the weather clears up for you Liz! As if the end of summer wasn’t enough, we don’t need gloomy weather to make it worse! Treat yourself to the sloppy joes to cheer yourself up! They’re so delicious! Thanks so much, coming from you that’s a huge compliment! XO
What a clever idea Mary Ann! These will be huge hit at our house! We will definitely be trying them out. College football is like a religion for Keith; he is a die-hard Buckeye fan. I have no choice but to join in….
These are so delicious Jackie. If you like anything buffalo, you’re going to love these! Thanks for commenting! XO
Glad you had a lovely weekend and dodged the hurricane! We didn’t feel any of the effects here either, aside from some rain and a little wind.. no biggie. And I’m so glad your back! And with some kick arse sliders at that! These look absolutely delish, Mary Ann! Franks is a favorite of mine too, so these would get gobbled down in a heartbeat! Yay for football food and fall baking!! Cheers, friend!
They predicted we were going to get slammed Chey, but we had high winds for about a day and a half and that was it! Thank goodness. We love these because they’re sooo easy and so tasty. Just the right amount of kick! Enjoy your weekend! XO
I love Frank’s buffalo sauce and so do my boys. They will go crazy for this sloppy joe. Can’t wait to see what fall baking you have up your sleeve!
Oh, I’ve got something coming Karen! Get ready! It was dessert after these sloppy joes and it’s coming soon to a blog near you! Lol! Enjoy your weekend!
So nice! I’ve been craving buffalo sauce flavours lately, so will be trying these. My husband will love them, too :)
Tom and I always crave anything buffalo right around football season Jennifer! These certainly satisfied the craving! Enjoy!
Mary Ann, I always loved Sloppy Joes and yours look delicious. I liked that you used ground turkey. I just googled buffalo sauce and that looks like a great sauce. I’m going to have to get some or make my own. Have a great weekend !
You’re going to love these Gerlinde! They’re so easy and just a bit spicy! Frank’s Buffalo sauce is a favorite around here! Have a great weekend!
I can attest that these were a crowd favorite at our last dinner party! How many sliders can one man eat??? Hats off to my beautiful and talented wife!! I love you:)
Ha! As long as you’re happy, I’m happy! XO
Confession: I was hoping for AT LEAST a thunderstorm during the weekend. Call me crazy, but I love a good thunderstorm. Fall is my favorite season so I am happy it is almost there. I am definitely going to have to try your buffalo sloppy joes. I’ve never had it this way before!
I do have to say, I love storms at the beach too! Our dog Tucker hates them though! You need to give these a try Amanda! They’re so good!
Yahoo- go blue! So happy to hear that you are a UMich fan. :) Thanks for reminding me about sloppy joes- my mind seems to be going blank lately for quick dinner ideas. I’ll have to be on a lookout for Frank’s buffalo sauce! Love the blue cheese crumbles on top- such a lovely touch!
My son Casey is a junior at UMich Emily! I can’t wait to get out for a game this year! We will be heading out in November! I’m so excited! These sloppy joes are so easy and really tasty! That buffalo sauce from Frank’s is the best! Enjoy your weekend!
Any thing with the word “buffalo” in it is a keeper. Can’t wait to try it!
Yes, it is Lisa! You’ll love these!
What a genius collection of flavors!! These sound so delicious and are perfect for fall and football!! xo
You can’t go wrong with buffalo anything Rebecca! We love these during football season! XO
These sloppy joes are just perfect for football season! What a great idea, and these flavors are the best!
Thanks Laura! They are a total favorite. And couldn’t be easier!
You need to add the fabulous Clemson Tigers (GO TIGERS!!!) to your list of teams to watch! :) These sloppy joes look delectable – you and I are in a buffalo frame of mind, as I recently posted buffalo hot dogs! Imagine what a tailgate we could do together. :)
Yes, I saw those delicious dogs and can’t wait to try them! I will add the Tigers to my list! Happy weekend!
These look so, so good. Combining sloppy joes with buffalo sauce is a stroke of genius, haha. This is absolutely going on my fall menu & on pinterest.
Thanks so much Allie! They are a favorite at our house. Hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
What a great twist on the traditional sloppy Jo! These look so amazing. Glad the storm didn’t wreck havoc on you! You just never know what direction it will end up traveling.
You’ve got to give these a try Kathy! They’re so good! Perfect for football season!
Just made this for Sunday night football. I might not be able to wait for the game! Absolutely delicious! I think this would be great on slider buns for a football – or any other – party. Just make LOTS because this will fly off the buffet table. Thanks for another big winner recipe.
Yay! So glad you like them Eleanor! Hope Joe likes them as much as Tom does! XO
in a word: YES
I am OBSESSED with these Mary Ann! You know that I will be making these for football Sunday. Who am I kidding? I want these EVERY football Sunday.
Yay! You’re going to love them Cathy!
Made these for a crowd…and I mean CROWD… Of football players after their game Friday night. Happy, happy boys! Delicious Roomie!
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Yay! I’m so glad they all enjoyed them Lore!! XO Roomie!