Best 7 Kid Pleasing Sloppy Joes Recipes

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Introducing mouthwatering sloppy joes that will delight and satisfy even the pickiest of young eaters! Whether it's a fun backyard barbecue, a casual family weeknight meal, or a kid's party, these delectable messy sandwiches are sure to be an instant hit. Prepared with simple, kid-friendly ingredients, this culinary adventure is not only easy to make but also customizable to suit a variety of preferences, ensuring a delightful and memorable dining experience for both kids and parents alike.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KID-PLEASING SLOPPY JOES



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This is one of my kids' favorite recipes! I could make this five times in a row and they'd never get tired of it. It's easy to make and a real quick, hot meal for those busy nights. I will add cheese on top of the sandwiches or warm the rolls in the oven. I occasionally add mild banana peppers on top for my husband since he is a fan of spicy things.

Provided by Sheila Ruth

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon mustard

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Return skillet to heat.
  • Stir ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard into the beef mixture; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is thick, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 539.7 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

KIDS CAN MAKE: SLOPPY JOE SLIDERS



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This is the perfect sloppy joe for little hands but with a flavor both kids and adults will love. For little kids: Let them measure out the vegetables. For big kids: Help them stir the meat and assemble the sliders.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 sliders or 12 mini dinner roll sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
Kosher salt
3/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup frozen crinkle-cut baby carrots
1/2 cup frozen baby corn
8 potato slider buns or 12 mini potato dinner rolls
1 cup thinly shredded red cabbage
1/4 cup dill pickle chips

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, and cook, stirring frequently, until the beef begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in the chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt, and continue cooking until the meat is cooked through, 2 minutes more. Drain off any excess liquid, and add back 2 tablespoons of it. Reduce the heat to low, stir in the ketchup, sugar, vinegar and 1/2 cup water and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the carrots and corn, and cook, partially covered, until the vegetables are tender and heated through, 5 minutes.
  • Scoop some sauce onto 1 half of each slider bun, top with a handful of shredded cabbage and a pickle chip and serve.

FAMILY-PLEASING SLOPPY JOES



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My grandma gave this recipe to me years ago, but I made a few changes to give this yummy supper more pizzazz. -Jill Zosel, Seattle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground turkey
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
6 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook turkey and onion over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until turkey is no longer pink, breaking up turkey into crumbles; drain if necessary. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in sugar, flour and pepper until blended., Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and barbecue sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Spoon meat mixture onto bun bottoms; replace tops. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 846mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FAMILY-PLEASING SLOPPY JOE SANDWICHES



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My grandchildren love these sandwiches. I like the recipe because it can be made ahead of time and keeps well in a slow cooker. I've found that it freezes well, too. -Patricia Ringle, Edgar, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1-1/4 cups ketchup
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
8 sandwich buns, split

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, water, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, chili powder and allspice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until heated through, 35-40 minutes. , Spoon about 1/2 cup meat mixture onto each bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1016mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

KIDS' FAVORITE SLOPPY JOES



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This is a super-simple, sweet'n tangy, kid-friendly sloppy joe recipe. Kids who don't like sloppy joes, like these.

Provided by Soeur Souris

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs hamburger
1/2 onion
1 cup ketchup
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Brown the hamburger and onion together.
  • Pour off fat.
  • Add other ingredients and heat through.
  • The longer it simmers, the better it tastes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.6, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 101.5, Sodium 1651.5, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 17.9, Protein 33

FAMILY PLEASING SLOPPY JOES



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Make and share this Family Pleasing Sloppy Joes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BarbaraMom

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/4 cups ketchup
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
8 sandwich buns

Steps:

  • Brown beef and onion over medium heat. Drain.
  • Add ketchup, water, brown sugar, vinegar, salt mustard, chili powder and allspice.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, simmer, uncovered for 30 minutes until heated through.
  • Spoon onto buns. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.6, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 847.2, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 13.7, Protein 26.1

KID-PLEASING SLOPPY JOES



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This is one of my kids' favorite recipes! I could make this five times in a row and they'd never get tired of it. It's easy to make and a real quick, hot meal for those busy nights. I will add cheese on top of these kid-friendly Sloppy Joes or warm the rolls in the oven. I occasionally add mild banana peppers on top for my husband since he is a fan of spicy things.

Provided by Sheila Ruth

Categories     Sloppy Joes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon mustard

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Return skillet to the heat.
  • Stir ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard into the beef mixture; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is thick, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 539.7 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

Tips for Making Kid-Pleasing Sloppy Joes:

  • Choose the right ground beef. For the best flavor and texture, use a blend of 80% lean and 20% fat ground beef.
  • Brown the ground beef properly. Don't overcrowd the pan, and cook the beef over medium-high heat until it's browned all the way through.
  • Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce is what makes sloppy joes so delicious, so don't skimp on the ingredients. Use a combination of ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce for a classic flavor.
  • Add some veggies. Veggies add flavor, nutrition, and color to sloppy joes. Try adding chopped onions, bell peppers, or corn.
  • Serve on your favorite bread. Sloppy joes can be served on hamburger buns, hot dog buns, or even slider buns. Choose a bread that's sturdy enough to hold up to the saucy filling.

Conclusion:

Sloppy joes are a classic comfort food that kids and adults alike will love. They're easy to make, affordable, and customizable to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give sloppy joes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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