Best 5 Kids Favorite Sloppy Joes Recipes

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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



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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.

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

KID FRIENDLY SLOPPY JOES ("NO GREEN STUFF")



Kid Friendly Sloppy Joes (

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

1 lb lean ground beef, sub. ground turkey
1 small onion, minced
1 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

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



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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

1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup ketchup
ΒΌ cup dried minced onion
3 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, or more to taste
1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup beef broth
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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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