Kid-Friendly: Mini Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

Ingredients:

• 450 g of ground beef
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 3/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp light brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 cups frozen diced carrots
• 0.5 cup frozen small corn
• 8 potato sliders or 12 mini potato sliders
• 1 cup thinly shredded red cabbage
• 1/4 cup pickled cucumber slices

Preparation:

1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring frequently, until it begins to brown, about 4 minutes. chili powder and 1 teaspoon of salt and continue to fry until the meat is cooked through, another 2 minutes. Drain any excess liquid and add back 2 tablespoons.
2. Reduce heat to low, add ketchup, sugar, vinegar, and 1/2 cup water, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 8 minutes. Add the carrots and corn and cook, partially covered, until the vegetables are tender and heated through, 5 minutes.
3. Spoon a little sauce onto one half of each bun, top with a handful of shredded cabbage and a pickle, and serve.