Kids Favorite Sloppy Joes
Bring smiles to your dinner table with "Kids Favorite Sloppy Joes," the ultimate family-friendly recipe that’s quick, easy, and irresistibly delicious! Featuring tender ground beef simmered in a sweet-and-savory sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and a dash of smoky paprika, this 30-minute meal is perfect for busy weeknights. Finely diced onions add a subtle depth of flavor, while toasted burger buns (optional but highly recommended!) provide the perfect golden base for this saucy delight. Serve these sloppy joes with classic sides like crispy fries or crunchy baby carrots for a meal both kids and adults will love. With simple ingredients and bold flavors, this recipe is guaranteed to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 burger buns
- 2 tablespoons butter (optional, for toasting buns)
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Add the finely diced onion to the skillet and cook for another 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet, if needed, to avoid a greasy sauce.
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Simmer the mixture for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the beef.
If desired, butter the insides of the burger buns and toast them on a skillet or griddle over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun and top with the other half of the bun.
Serve immediately while warm. Pair with your child's favorite sides such as potato chips, fries, or a handful of baby carrots for a balanced meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1982 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.5 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.0 g | 235% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 3530 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.4 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.4 g | ||
| Protein | 90.6 g | 181% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 237 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1428 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
