What Is The Original Sloppy Joe?
The original Sloppy Joe sandwich is a loose meat sandwich consisting of ground beef, onions, tomato sauce or ketchup, and various seasonings and spices, served on a bun. It was popularized in the 1930s during the Great Depression and was a low-cost, filling meal for families. The origin of the name is unclear, but it is speculated that it may have been named after a cook named Joe who served the sandwich at a café in Sioux City, Iowa.