Best 7 Sloppy Joes For Picky Kids Recipes

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Sloppy joes are a classic American comfort food that is typically made with ground beef, tomato sauce, and spices. While they are often enjoyed by adults, some kids may find them to be too messy or spicy. However, there are a few tricks that you can use to make sloppy joes that are both kid-friendly and delicious. In this article, we will share some of our favorite recipes for sloppy joes that are sure to be a hit with even the pickiest of eaters.

Here are our top 7 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

SLOPPY JOES II



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This is the recipe my mother used for sloppy joes and it always gets compliments!

Provided by Tamara

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
¾ cup ketchup
3 teaspoons brown sugar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.
  • Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 15.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 416.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

CLASSIC SLOPPY JOES



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Soft sandwich buns work best with this classic kid-friendly Sloppy Joe recipe-as do chips and pickles. The beef mixture can also be served over pasta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound ground beef
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add ground beef to skillet. Cook, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir tomato sauce, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce into beef mixture in skillet. Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Season the mixture with more salt and pepper, as desired. Spoon onto buns, and serve immediately.

SLOPPY JOES FOR PICKY KIDS!



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I combined several recipes and came up with this and all 3 of my kids loved it, LOL! I use ground turkey, but you can use whatever ground meat you like. You can even use a combo of ground meat and TVP, for even lower fat. I used 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder and it wasn't too hot for the kids. See Note.

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs ground turkey or 3 lbs lean ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup yellow mustard
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 -3 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Start making the sauce by combining the ketchup, sugar, mustard, vinegar, Worc. sauce and chili powder in a small saucepot.
  • Bring to a low boil and reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, cook ground turkey, garlic, red pepper and onion in a large saucepan until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Add sauce to meat and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve on hamburger buns.
  • NOTE: You could add chopped carrot and ground flax seed for added nutrition too, if your kids aren't too picky! The sauce tends to mask all the other vegetable flavors.

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

SHORTCUT SLOPPY JOES



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Turn leftover hamburgers into your own homemade sloppy joes. Grating the onions helps them melt into the filling, especially good for picky eaters.

Provided by Jennifer Perillo

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 carrots, grated
1 small yellow onion, grated
One 15-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
2 cooked burgers (3 ounces each), crumbled
2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 soft sandwich buns

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a 4-quart pot over medium-low heat until shimmering, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the carrots and onions. Saute, stirring a few times, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes, being careful not to burn the onions. Add the tomatoes, meat, sugar, tomato paste, paprika, Worcestershire sauce and cinnamon. Stir in 1/2 cup of water. Increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the meat and carrots are tender, 20 to 25 minutes,. To serve, lay the bottom of the buns onto a platter, or onto individual dishes. Spoon an even amount of filling on top, and cover with the bun tops.

QUICK TANGY SLOPPY JOES



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I adjusted three different recipes to come up with this one. Kids like the tangy taste and request the sandwiches for birthday parties.-Anna Adams, Chatsworth, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup finely chopped sweet red or green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
6 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook beef, onion, red pepper and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are crisp-tender; drain., In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, vinegar, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, sugar and salt; stir into beef mixture. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 935mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Tips:

  • Use lean ground beef. This will help to reduce the amount of fat in the sloppy joes.
  • Drain the ground beef well. This will also help to reduce the amount of fat.
  • Add plenty of vegetables. This will help to make the sloppy joes more nutritious and flavorful.
  • Use a variety of spices. This will give the sloppy joes a more complex flavor.
  • Let the sloppy joes simmer for a while. This will help to develop the flavors.
  • Serve the sloppy joes on a bun with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.

Conclusion:

Sloppy joes are a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. They are also a great way to use up leftover ground beef. With a few simple tips, you can make sloppy joes that are both delicious and healthy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give sloppy joes a try!

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