Sloppy Joe Wonton Cups Recipe: I made a lighter version of classic Sloppy Joes without losing any flavor. They’re great for snacks, dinner, or parties!

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Sloppy Joe Wonton Cups Recipe

We love a quick #ManwichMondays meal. That means a quick, easy, and tasty meal that I don’t have to spend more than 30 minutes making. Just what I need (and probably you do too) on busy Mondays! This recipe fits the bill perfectly for making Sloppy Joe Wonton Cups.

My boys like smaller portions of food, and making this version of Sloppy Joe is perfect. It’s less messy, and a smaller size means less cooking time, which is great for us on weeknights.

A muffin tin is filled with baked taco cups topped with melted cheese and olives, sitting beside a red oven mitt, perfect for your next gathering.

I made this recipe with Original Manwich Sloppy Joe sauce. It’s a hearty sauce with a slightly sweet and tangy taste. It also comes in Manwich Bold and Manwich Thick & Chunky.

Skillet with cooked ground meat, corn, black olives, and sauce, reminiscent of a Sloppy Joe Wonton Cups recipe, stirred with a wooden spoon.

Ingredients

wonton wrappers
Manwich Original
ground turkey or beef
white onion, diced
corn drained
black olives drained
ground cumin
chili powder
salt
black pepper
shredded cheddar cheese
*optional – green onion slices, black olives, greek yogurt**

Sloppy Joe Wonton Cups

I used a ground turkey in my Sloppy Joe Wonton Cups Recipe to cut out some of the fat and calories. With such a bold-flavored sauce, you won’t miss any of the flavors that you traditionally think of as a ‘beef’ recipe. I also used wonton wrappers instead of a cornbread or biscuit crust. This also cuts down on the calories. Adding just a touch of Greek yogurt adds additional protein and flavor without any additional calories. If you choose, you can omit the cheddar to save even more. But, I totally had to have the cheese! Plus, this is a family meal, I have to sneak healthier options where I can that aren’t so noticeable that my boys still eat it. Making these Sloppy Joe Wonton Cups was a complete #win with the whole family!

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Sloppy Joe Wonton Cups Recipe

Sloppy Joe Wonton Cups Recipe -Lower fat, fewer calories & less mess option for snack or dinner that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. Ready in less than 30 minutes

Author: Paula

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Prep Time: 7

Cook Time: 7

Total Time: 14

Servings: 24 servings

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Ingredients

24 wonton wrappers
1 cup Manwich Original
1/2 pound ground turkey
1/2 cup white onion diced
1 cup corn drained
1/3 cup black olives drained
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
*optional – green onion slices black olives, greek yogurt**

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Place wonton wrappers in the bottom of a standard size muffin tin. Bake for 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, brown turkey and onion is a sauce pan.
When browned at sauce, corn, olives, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Simmer until all ingredients are heated through.
Remove wonton cups from oven. Fill with approximately 2 tablespoon sloppy joe mixture. Top with cheddar cheese.
Return Sloppy Joe Cups to oven and bake 7 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
Please note, I did not use the whole can of sauce. You can substitute sour cream for Greek yogurt. You could also add 1 cup rinsed black beans if desired.

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21 Comments

From your recipe and calorie count, would 1 serving be 1 wonton sloppy joe? … or more? Haven’t tried it yet but plan on it for a party where several of us are on a weight loss program.

Paula says:

04.18.24 at 11:46 am

Yes, one cup is one serving. You could use a low sugar tomato/spaghetti sauce or enchilada sauce instead of the Manwich sauce and cut the calories even more.

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My kids love the sloppy joe wontons – this recipe is now a regular item for school lunches😊 Thank you!

Paula says:

01.09.20 at 4:16 pm

Thank you so much! I’m so happy they like them.

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I want to try the Sloppy Joe Tacos.

I love cornbread so I would make the Sloppy Joe Cornbread Bake, but I would substitute the original sloppy joe for spicy and I would also substitute the pkg of corn muffin mix for homemade cornbread mix. I would also, as some commenters did, add cheese and probably peppers. I also want to try these sloppy joe wonton cups.

I love these sloppy joe wonton cups! What a fun idea. I’m betting our kids would love the baked sloppy joe cups also. Definitely have to keep those both in mind.