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:
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.
Add the ground beef and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring constantly until the meat has browned.
Once the meat is browned, drain off the excess fat.
Add the tomato ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt and pepper and stir well to combine.
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.
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!
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