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Get your napkins ready to celebrate National Sloppy Joe Day on March 18! This American classic has been around since the 1930s, when a cook named Joe in Sioux City, Iowa created the sloppy joe sandwich. Since then, it's become an iconic staple of comfort food and can be found in homes and restaurants all over the world.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1920s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of Loose Meat Sandwiches</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1920s, loose meat sandwiches, which would later evolve into the Sloppy Joe, were a popular dish in the Midwest United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1930</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Invention of Sloppy Joe</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Sloppy Joe sandwich, a variation of the loose meat sandwich, was allegedly invented in the 1930s by a cook named Joe at Floyd Angell's café in Sioux City, Iowa.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1969</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Commercial Sloppy Joe Mix</div><div class='timeline-text'>Hunt's, an American brand of preserved tomato products, introduced the first canned Sloppy Joe sauce, named Manwich, simplifying the dish preparation for households.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sloppy Joe's Popularity in Schools</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Sloppy Joe became a popular dish in school cafeterias across the United States during the 1990s, often served on a hamburger bun.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Sloppy Joe in Home Cooking</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the 2000s, Sloppy Joe was embraced as a nostalgic, comfort food in American home cooking, often with gourmet twists and variations.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Throw a Sloppy Joe Party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your family and friends over for a Sloppy Joe party. Serve the traditional sloppy joes or mix it up with unique variations of the classic sandwich.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make it a Sloppy Joe Bar</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Set out all the ingredients and let your guests create their own masterpiece. Don't forget to include toppings like cheese, onions, and pickles.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go to a Sloppy Joe Eating Contest</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check your local restaurants to see if they are hosting a Sloppy Joe eating contest. If not, create your own! Have prizes for the winner and loser.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake some Sloppy Joe Treats</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make some sloppy joe cupcakes or cookies to share with your family and friends. Try adding some chili powder or paprika for a real kick.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a Sloppy Joe Recipe</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Put your own twist on the classic sloppy joe recipe by experimenting with different ingredients and spices. You never know what delicious creation you might come up with!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Sloppy Joes are easy to make</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Sloppy Joe's are incredibly simple and quick to make. All you need is ground beef, tomato sauce or ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and some seasonings of your choice - onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder…you name it! Plus, it only takes about 15 minutes from start to finish!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Sloppy Joes are tasty</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The taste of a Sloppy Joe is hard to beat. The flavors of the savory ground beef, tangy tomato sauce, and sweet Worcestershire sauce blend perfectly together for a delicious sandwich that will surely satisfy any craving. And don't forget the secret ingredient - a generous slathering of melted cheese on top!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Sloppy Joes can be served as a meal or appetizer</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Whether you're looking for something to serve as an entrée or appetizers at a party, Sloppy Joes are always sure to please. For an entrée, just serve it up with your favorite sides like French fries or coleslaw. As an appetizer, try making mini Sloppy Joe sliders – they’ll be sure to disappear quickly!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Sloppy Joes Have Different Names in Various Regions</h3><p class='facts-content'>Depending on where you go, Sloppy Joes might be known by other names like "Slush burger" in South Dakota and "Dynamites" in Rhode Island.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Notable Appearances in Media</h3><p class='facts-content'>The sloppy joe has made prominent appearances in popular culture, including the Billy Crystal film "City Slickers" and classic television show "The Brady Bunch".</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Sloppy Joes are Part of School History</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many American adults have nostalgic memories of eating sloppy joes during school lunches, making this dish a significant part of many people's life histories.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>They are Named After Their Creator</h3><p class='facts-content'>The sandwich is named after its creator, a cook named Joe, who served it in his café in Sioux City, Iowa, making it one of the few American dishes named after its inventor.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Sloppy Joes Have Gone Gourmet</h3><p class='facts-content'>In the 2000s, the sloppy joe went gourmet with chefs creating unique variations using ingredients like lamb, turkey, and even vegan alternatives.</p></div></div>
National Sloppy Joe Day is celebrated on March 18 every year. In 2024 National Sloppy Joe Day will occur on a Monday.
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