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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
Add the finely diced onion and shredded carrot to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the ketchup, tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to fully coat the meat and vegetables.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Toast the hamburger buns lightly if desired, then scoop the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns.
Serve warm with the top halves of the buns and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2031 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.0 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.6 g | 243% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 363 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 3192 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.8 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 89.2 g | 319% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.1 g | ||
| Protein | 164.1 g | 328% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 295 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 20.6 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 1819 mg | 39% | |
*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.
