This is the Sloppy Joe I grew up with which seemed to be a Northern New Jersey deli delicacy. We used to send out for them all of the time. Sort of like in the style of the Dagwood sandwich.
http://townhalldeli.com/index.php?op...d=11&Itemid=27
Town Hall Deli in South Orange, NJ was known for their sloppy joes. We never knew it was a ground meat sandwich. It was always the best sandwich (fit for 2-3 people) that the deli made.
Here are other delis which made them but Town Hall was the best.
http://www.nj.com/munchmobile/ledger...munchdeli.html