Classic Sloppy Joes

Classic Sloppy Joes

kids love these sloppy joes

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Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 35m
Total Time: 40m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

336
calories
10,8g
fat
46.4g
carbohydrates
15.7g
protein
40mg
cholesterol
1087mg
sodium
Classic Sloppy Joes

Recipe Description

These Classic Sloppy Joes are a kid’s favorite in my house. They are delicious, fun and filling and super versatile. Whenever my kids have friends over, I make these, and I let the kids go wild and add their own toppings like shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, grated cheese, sour cream or ranch dressing. The kitchen usually ends up a bit messy, but the kids are always happy and that’s the main thing, right?

I love including my kids in food and recipe prep and they love it too! To make my sloppy joes, I saute onions and green pepper in a pan. I add some ground beef and allow this to cook before adding flavorings like ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. I pile the meaty sauce into sandwich buns and allow the kids to add their own toppings.

To make the Classic Sloppy Joes, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Classic Sloppy Joes

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook the onions and green pepper

    7 min
    Step 1 - Classic Sloppy JoesStep 1 - Classic Sloppy Joes

    In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and green pepper and cook for about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add beef

    10 min
    Step 2 - Classic Sloppy JoesStep 2 - Classic Sloppy Joes

    Add the ground beef and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring constantly until the meat has browned.

  3. 3

    Drain the fat

    1 min
    Step 3 - Classic Sloppy Joes

    Once the meat is browned, drain off the excess fat.

  4. 4

    Stir in remaining ingredients

    1 min
    Step 4 - Classic Sloppy Joes

    Add the tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt and pepper and stir well to combine.

  5. 5

    Simmer

    10 min
    Step 5 - Classic Sloppy Joes

    Simmer for about 10 minutes over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally to ensure the sauce doesn’t stick. Remove from the heat when the sauce has thickened to the desired consistency.

  6. 6

    Serve

    10 min
    Step 6 - Classic Sloppy Joes

    Serve on sandwich buns with a selection of toppings.

Without doubt, these are the easiest and most fun Classic Sloppy Joes you will make. They’re quick and super delicious. Let your kids imaginations run wild with the toppings and tag your photos using #cookmerecipes!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

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5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Fiona
September 25, 2024
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Superb! My kids love adding their own toppings, making it a fun meal time.

Sam
July 22, 2024
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I made these Classic Sloppy Joes for a weekend with the kids. They loved choosing their own toppings and creating their own meals. It turned a simple dinner into an adventurous activity. Easy and fun – definitely a hit in our house!

Jessie
January 12, 2024
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Sloppy Joes rocks! My kids love making these together; they always add funny toppings. It’s a fun mess, but everyone leaves the table happy!

Nina
December 13, 2023
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So easy and kids love it.

Fiona
October 15, 2023
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Kids love this!

Olivia García
March 16, 2023
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¡Increíble! Mis sobrinos disfrutan mucho preparar estos sándwiches, muy divertido y sabroso.

Ian
December 4, 2022
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Awesome! Made these for my kids and their friends. They had a blast adding their toppings, and it turned into a fun messy cooking party! Can't get enough of these Sloppy Joes!

Yvette
October 12, 2022
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Amazin'! Whipped these up for my niece's b-day, and they were the star! Kids went wild with toppings, like little chefs. Messy kitchen, but smiles everywhere! Totally worth it!

Steve
July 21, 2022
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Superb tasty meals!

Chris
February 13, 2022
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These Classic Sloppy Joes are a hit in my house. My kids love adding their own toppings, and it turns into a fun little cooking session. I sauté some onions and beef and let them do the rest. The kitchen gets messy, but it's worth it when I see their happy faces. Great recipe!

Emily Johnson
November 19, 2021
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These Classic Sloppy Joes are just fabulous! I made them for my niece's birthday party and the kids loved them. They had so much fun choosing their own toppings, it turned into a mini food fest. Super easy to make, and the ground beef mixture tasted amazing. Definitely a new favorite!

Athina
May 12, 2019
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Well done! Verified!

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