Summer Sloppy Joe’s

Easy Summer Sloppy Joe’s Recipe

Prep time: 10 minutes  Cook time: 5 minutes  
Makes: 4 sandwiches 

Easy and fun recipe to do with your children.

Ingredients:

• 1lb of extra lean ground beef, turkey, or vegetarian substitute 
• ½ cup onion, finely diced
• ½ cup red or yellow bell pepper, finely diced 
• ½ cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp. mustard
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar
• Whole grain hamburger buns
• FIXINGS
• ½ cup grated reduced -fat cheddar cheese
• ½ cup tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• Light sour cream or light ranch dressing optional

Instructions:

• 1: Brown ground beef or vegetarian crumble in a non-stick-frying pan. Add the diced onion and bell pepper.
• 2: Add ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
• 3: Spoon your “Sloppy Joe mix” on a hamburger bun or taco shell. Then pile on the fixings!

Another kid friendly recipe: Quick & Easy Shepard’s Pie or Back to School Lunch Ideas