KINDER – Mini Sloppy Joes
Recipe for Hillsborough Kinder for week of February 9-13, 2026. Please note recipes are subject change due to ingredient availability.
Servings Prep Time
6servings 20minutes
Cook Time
35minutes
Servings Prep Time
6servings 20minutes
Cook Time
35minutes
Ingredients
  • 1tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepperchopped
  • 1/2cup ketchup
  • 2 garlic clovesfinely chopped
  • 1tablespoon chili powder
  • 2tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4teaspoon black pepper
  • 1pound ground beef
  • 1cup canned tomato sauce
  • 12 Hawaiian Rollshalved and toasted
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Cook bell pepper, stirring occasionally, until softened, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Add ketchup and cook, stirring occasionally, until color has darkened, and ketchup is reduced to a thick paste, 7 to 10 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and chili powder and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add vinegar, mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce, season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until incorporated, for about 1 minute more.
  4. Increase heat to high and add ground beef. Using a fork, break apart beef until separated and no big lumps remain. Cook, stirring frequently, until browned, for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add tomato sauce and bring to a boil, stirring to combine. Let cool slightly; season with salt, if needed.
  6. Divide beef mixture among rolls and serve.