Sloppy Joes
Makes (homes):
12 sandwiches
4 quart pot
Makes (centers):
48 sandwiches
16 quart pot or electric roaster
Ingredients (homes):
- 2 lb. 12 oz. (raw weight) ground beef/turkey, cooked
- 1/2 cup water
- 48 grams (weight) brown sugar (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon EACH salt, onion powder, and garlic powder
- 544 grams ketchup (about 2 cups)
- 12 buns, at least 1 ounce (weight) each
Ingredients (centers):
- 11 pounds (raw weight) ground beef/turkey, cooked
- 2 cups water
- 192 grams (weight) brown sugar (about 1 cup)
- 80 grams (weight) mustard, about 1/4 cup + 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon
- 1 Tablespoon EACH salt, onion powder and garlic powder OR to taste
- 2176 grams ketchup (about 2 quarts)
- 48 buns, at least 1 ounce (weight) each
Directions:
- Mix all ingredients in a pot (or electric roaster). Bring to a boil. Cover.
- Simmer on low, about 15-20 minutes.
- Portion 1/3 cup (#12 scoop) on each bun.
Serve:
1 sandwich = 2 oz. eq. meat + 1 oz. eq. grain
Use whole wheat buns/rolls to count as your whole grain for the day.
Meal:
Lunch & Dinner
CACFP Credit:
Grain
Meat & Meat Alternate
Record on your menu as:
Ground Beef (Meat and Meat Alternate Food List # 03)
OR Ground Turkey (Meat and Meat Alternate Food List # 56)
Source:
From DCR Calendar, May 2026; Adapted from: tasteofhome.com, 2024.