Sloppy Joes for Picky Kids
Make dinnertime a breeze with this kid-approved recipe for *Sloppy Joes for Picky Kids*! Perfectly seasoned ground beef (or turkey) pairs with a sneaky dose of finely shredded carrots and diced onions, blending seamlessly into a rich, tangy sauce of ketchup, tomato sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, this family-friendly favorite strikes the perfect balance of sweetness and savory flavors that kids adore, while parents will love the added vegetables. Serve it warm on toasted hamburger buns for a satisfying and mess-free meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Give your little ones a meal they'll ask for again and again!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 0.5 cup Yellow onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup Carrot, finely shredded
- 0.75 cup Ketchup
- 0.5 cup Tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
- 6 pieces Hamburger buns
Directions
Step 1
In a large skillet, heat over medium heat and add the ground beef (or turkey). Cook and crumble the meat with a spatula until it is no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Step 2
Add the finely diced onion and shredded carrot to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Step 3
Stir in the ketchup, tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to fully coat the meat and vegetables.
Step 4
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 5
Toast the hamburger buns lightly if desired, then scoop the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns.
Step 6
Serve warm with the top halves of the buns and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1311.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2030.9 |
| Total Fat 117.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 48.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 362.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3192.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 168.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 89.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 61.1g | |
| Protein 164.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 295.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 20.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1819.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories