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    Home » Side Dishes

    Published: Mar 18, 2021 · Modified: Nov 16, 2022 by Angela · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

    What to Serve with Sloppy Joes - 20+ Side Dishes

    If you are trying to figure out what goes well with homemade sloppy joes for dinner, this list is exactly what you are looking for. Sloppy joes are a family favorite and a hearty hot sandwich on their own.  But they really need a simple side to make a complete meal. Therefore, you will want to pick the best easy side dish to go with your favorite homemade sloppy joe recipe.

    Whether you want a salad, soup, vegetables, or potato, we have you covered with so many choices on what to enjoy with your sloppy joes. Many fellow food bloggers have shared some of their quick and easy side dish recipes to eat with your homemade or Manwich-made sloppy joes. All of these sides pair well with the tomato sauce and ground beef that makes these hot sandwiches so delicious. If you love ground beef, my No-Bean Chili is also a winner.

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    In our house, we have been calling these "Sloppy Miley's" for years. This is because it is one of Miley's favorite meals.  Whether you call it a loose meat sandwich, Manwich, or sloppy joes, these are great things to eat with them. If you ever wondered why they are called "sloppy joes" find out at WONDEROPOLIS. 

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    What to Serve with Sloppy Joes

    This is a tasty list of what to offer with sloppy joes.  To help you decide what to serve with sloppy joes, I have broken down the list into some subcategories. So based on your mood, preference, or diet, there is something for everyone.  There are healthy salads, mayo-based salads,  low-carb, keto, vegan, and fancy sides.  This list of what to make with sloppy joes includes:

    • Side Dishes by The Short Order Cook
    • Salad Side Dishes
    • Potato Side Dishes
    • Soup Side Dishes
    • Other Side Dishes

    Sloppy Joe Side Dishes by The Short Order Cook

    I have a lot of amazing side dish recipes on the blog. So many of them go well with sloppy joes or any loose meat sandwich. Whether you want a salad, vegetable, or something fried and comforting, find these yummy ideas to eat as a side.

    Complete your meal with the best sides to serve with sloppy joes. We personally love having french fries but you cannot go wrong with whatever you cook.

    • Air Fryer Frozen Crinkle French Fries
    • Deep-Fried Sweet Potato Fries
    • Broccoli Apple Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing (no mayo)
    • Asian Avocado Peanut Coleslaw
    • Homemade Beer-Battered Onion Rings
    • Baked Three-Cheese Macaroni with Caramelized Onions and Bacon
    • Toaster Oven Baked Potato
    • Homemade Pickles with Leftover Pickle Juice
    • French Potato Salad
    • Vegan Italian Chopped Salad
    • Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Brown Sugar, Bacon, & Blue Cheese
    • Air Fryer Shishito Peppers

    Salad Side Dishes for Sloppy Joes

    Creamy Coleslaw
    This classic recipe for creamy coleslaw is the perfect pairing for sloppy joes.
    Check out this recipe
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    Creamy Cucumber Salad
    A creamy garlic dill dressing is tossed with freshly sliced cucumbers and red onion for a simple side dish.
    Check out this recipe
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    Potato Side Dishes for Sloppy Joes

    Avocado Potato Salad
    This wonderful no-mayo potato salad is full of flavor with corn, radish, and avocado.
    Check out this recipe
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    Homemade Kettle Chips
    For a crunchy side dish, homemade kettle potato chips are a must-have to eat with sloppy joes.
    Check out this recipe
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    Soup Side Dishes for Sloppy Joes

    Soup de Chalet Swiss Cheese & Potato Soup
    A rich cheesy soup with potatoes and macaroni makes a comforting side dish.
    Check out this recipe
    What to serve with sloppy joes Soupe-de-Chalet-Swiss-Cheese-and-Potato-Soup-missionfood
    Roasted Capsicum Soup with Basil Oil
    The ultimate fancy roasted red pepper soup pair well with any sandwich.
    Check out this recipe
    What to serve with sloppy joes roast-capsicum-soup itsnotcomplicatedrecipes

    Other Side Dishes for Sloppy Joes

     

    Healthier Breaded Mushrooms
    Crispy breaded mushrooms are a crunchy and healthy side dish that everyone will love.
    Check out this recipe
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    Smothered Green Beans
    This quick green bean side dish with bacon is ready in just 20 minutes.
    Check out this recipe
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    1. Caroline Parrott says

      March 18, 2021 at 10:15 am

      That cucumber salad looks fab!

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    2. Nisha says

      March 30, 2021 at 7:43 am

      5 stars
      Wow so many delicious choices, My top favorites would be the battered onion rings, roasted capsicum soup, pickles, kettle chips, and avocado and potato salad :). They all are great choices . Wonderful share!

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      • Angela says

        March 30, 2021 at 12:11 pm

        Thanks for checking out the list of the best sides for eating with sloppy joes. I hope you found a few new favorite recipes.

        Reply
    3. Deborah says

      March 30, 2021 at 10:53 am

      5 stars
      I love these ideas. Especially the kettle chips, pickles, and onion rings! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Angela says

        March 30, 2021 at 12:10 pm

        You are welcome and the homemade pickles recipe is so good.

        Reply
    4. Beth says

      March 30, 2021 at 12:33 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great-looking selection of recipes. I think I'd have to go with the coleslaw and the breaded mushrooms first to go with my Joe's.

      Reply
    5. LaRena Fry says

      March 30, 2021 at 7:33 pm

      5 stars
      A great list of side dishes to complete a sloppy joe meal. So many choices.

      Reply
    6. Jacqueline Debono says

      March 31, 2021 at 3:46 am

      5 stars
      Great list of side dish ideas for sloppy joes. I like the idea of the onion rings , breaded mushrooms and the kettle chips! All on my to try list now!

      Reply

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