Quick, Easy, Kid-Approved Meals in 3, 2, 1

Our house has been in a funk lately when it comes to suppers. Do you every feel that way?

I feel like I’m making nothing anyone likes or I’m making 5 different meals for 5 people or I’m making the same thing every few days. Any of that ring a bell in your household? It honestly seems easier to just order something, even when you literally have super at home ready to go right?

Well let me help you push the easy button tonight. Here are 5 tried and true farm family recipes that are sure to please the whole family and get you out of that funk. PLUS they are quick, easy and kid-approved.

Sloppy Joes

1 lb of hamburger

½ C Ketchup

1T Worchester Sauce

2T Brown Sugar

Brown hamburger. Drain if needed. Add Ketchup, Worchester Sauce and Brown Sugar. Mix until combined. Serve on buns with cheese. Double the recipe often 😊

Side options: Fries, Broccoli, Fruit, Garden Salads, Mashed Potatoes

Pigs in a Blanket and Mac and Cheese

1 pkg of hot dogs

1 pkg creasant rolls

1 box of Mac and Cheese

Cut hot dogs in half. Roll each of the half a hot dog in a creasant roll. Cook as directed for the rolls. Make Mac and Cheese according to the box. Serve together. Double the recipe for larger families. (My husband and I could eat this size by ourselves.)

Tacos

1 lb. hamburger

Taco Seasoning

Taco toppings (cheese, lettuce, Doritos, sour cream, Western Dressing, Taco sauce, tomatoes, onions, etc.)

Brown hamburger. Drain if necessary. Add taco seasoning until incorporated. Set out toppings at the table for everyone to make their own.

Side idea: Chips and Salsa

Golash

1 lb hamburger

1 can condensed tomato soup

2 C noodles (shells usually work the best)

Brown the hamburger. Drain if necessary. Cook the noodles. Combine noodles, hamburger and tomato soup together. Serve with side of veggies or salad and garlic bread.

Sliders

Meat

Buns

Cheese

Mayo

Take the buns and ensure they are cut. Spread mayo on each side. Take any meat that you have, make sure it is cooked, and place it on there. Then add cheese. Put the sandwich together and wrap in foil. Cook at 350 for 15-20 minutes.

Slider ideas: Chicken Bacon Ranch, BBQ Beef, Ham and Cheese, Turkey and Swiss

Side ideas: Fries, fruit, salad, pasta salad, potato salad, veggies, chips