Chili Joes For Kids Food

KIDS CAN MAKE: SLOPPY JOE SLIDERS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, and cook, stirring frequently, until the beef begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in the chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt, and continue cooking until the meat is cooked through, 2 minutes more. Drain off any excess liquid, and add back 2 tablespoons of it. Reduce the heat to low, stir in the ketchup, sugar, vinegar and 1/2 cup water and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the carrots and corn, and cook, partially covered, until the vegetables are tender and heated through, 5 minutes.
• Scoop some sauce onto 1 half of each slider bun, top with a handful of shredded cabbage and a pickle chip and serve.

FAMILY-PLEASING SLOPPY JOE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the ketchup, water, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, chili powder and allspice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until heated through, 35-40 minutes. , Spoon about 1/2 cup meat mixture onto each bun.

CHILI JOE'S FOR KIDS

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook onion and bell pepper in olive oil until soft. Stir in beef and cook until brown. Sprinkle chili powder over mixture and pour in chili sauce. Fill empty bottle with water and shake to remove remaining sauce. Pour remaining sauce and water into pan. Stir in beans and simmer 15 minutes before serving.

MY BEST KID-FRIENDLY CHILI

Steps:

• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Place green bell pepper on the prepared baking sheet.
• Broil bell pepper in the oven, turning every 5 minutes, until skin is blackened and bubbling, about 20 minutes. Transfer roasted pepper to a resealable plastic bag; seal and set aside.
• Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and ground sausage in the hot Dutch oven until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Transfer ground meat to a bowl.
• Heat olive oil in the same Dutch oven over medium-low heat; cook and stir onions and garlic in the hot oil until onions are translucent, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Carefully remove roasted pepper from the plastic bag and peel off the blackened layer; chop the pepper. Add chopped bell pepper, ground meat mixture, chili beans, coffee, green chiles, cocoa powder, cumin, and chili powder to the onion mixture; stir well. Simmer, stirring frequently, until warmed, about 5 minutes.
• Stir crushed tomatoes and water into chili; season with salt. Bring to boil. Cover Dutch oven, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors have blended, at least 30 minutes. Remove cover and simmer until chili is thickened, about 30 more minutes.

KID'S CHILI

Steps:

• Brown ground beef and onion in large skillet.
• Drain off grease and add salt, pepper, and garlic powder and fry until beef is done.
• Transfer to stock pot or large kettle and add remaining ingredients.
• Cook over medium low heat for 30-50 minutes or longer if desired.
• Note: this is an adopted recipe. It needs a bit of tweaking.

JO MAMA'S CHILI

Steps:

• Saute onion in oil until nearly translucent; add ground beef and brown, breaking it up as it cooks.
• Add seasonings and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add tomato sauce, catsup, tomatoes, water and kidney beans. Bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, for at least a half hour, adding additional water if necessary.
• Serve with onions, jalapenos, cheese, and sour cream.

KIDS' FAVORITE CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook turkey and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until heated through, 15-20 minutes.

CHILI-CHEESE SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 cups onions and next 3 ingredients. Sauté until beef is cooked through, breaking up with spoon, about 5 minutes. Add beans with liquid and tomatoes. Simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes. Mix in cilantro, salt, and pepper.
• Place sourdough toasts on plates. Top with chili, cheese, and remaining chopped red onions.