Are you looking for a fun and easy meal to make for your kids? Look no further than sloppy joes! This classic American dish is a favorite among children of all ages, and it's incredibly simple to prepare. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that will have your kids begging for more. Sloppy joes are perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, and they're also a great way to get your kids involved in the cooking process. So grab your aprons and get ready to make some sloppy joe magic!
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
KID-PLEASING SLOPPY JOES
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
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
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
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.
KIDS' FAVORITE SLOPPY JOES
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
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
KID FRIENDLY SLOPPY JOES ("NO GREEN STUFF")
This truly is kid friendly cuz there are no "pieces or green things" for the kids to pick out.
Provided by Chicagoland Chef du
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a skillet, over medium heat, sautee onion until slightly translucent. Use cooking spray if desired.
- Add ground beef or turkey, add salt and pepper.
- Cook until no longer pink.
- In the mean time: In your 2 cup measuring vessel, combine ketchup, vinegar, mustard, brown sugar. Stir into meat once it is fully cooked.
- Simmer 15-20 minutes. Serve hot on soft rolls or buns.
- Note: you may use 3/4 cup ketchup and 1/4 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce for added zing.
MY FAVORITE SLOPPY JOES
This is my go-to sloppy joe recipe. Liquid smoke is the key ingredient here.
Provided by Alissa
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Sloppy Joe Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until meat is browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes; drain excess grease. Mix ketchup, dried onion, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoke flavoring, and garlic into beef, stirring until brown sugar has dissolved.
- Stir beef broth into beef mixture and bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer until thick, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 743.4 mg, Sugar 16.9 g
Tips:
- Choose the right ground beef. For the best flavor, use 80/20 ground beef. This means that the beef is 80% lean and 20% fat.
- Brown the beef thoroughly. This will help to develop the flavor and keep the beef from being greasy.
- Use a good quality tomato sauce. Look for a sauce that is thick and flavorful. You can also make your own sauce using fresh tomatoes.
- Season the sauce to taste. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
- Let the sloppy joes simmer. This will help to develop the flavors and make the sauce even more delicious.
- Serve the sloppy joes on soft buns. You can also serve them on slider buns or even on a bed of rice.
Conclusion:
Sloppy joes are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy families. They are also a great way to use up leftover ground beef. With a few simple tips, you can make sloppy joes that are even better than the ones you get from a restaurant. 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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