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Easy, Casual Crowd-Pleasers JULY 6, 2021 / ANN FULTON / 
Despite the best of intentions, several sizeable hurdles often exist between the starting line of truly wanting to make someone a meal and actually doing it.
Time, of course, is often a factor. Day to day, getting dinner on our own table can be challenging enough. Making two dinners often seems like a tall order.
And then there's the dilemma of what to make. What do they like? Will the kids eat it? Will the meal travel well and reheat easily? The questions of dietary restrictions often adds another level of concern.
 Barbecue sandwiches provide an easy way to get us over the finish line. The recipe is quick to make with basic ingredients and doubles easily, so you can make a meal and keep one, too.
Though I typically make this recipe, which was taught to me decades ago by my grandmother, with ground beef, ground turkey may absolutely be used. For vegetarian and vegan diners, you could substitute one of the increasingly popular plant-based meat alternatives and omit the Worcestershire sauce, as it typically contains anchovies or fish sauce.
We enjoy the flavorful meat piled onto a hamburger roll. Coleslaw is traditionally served alongside, although I will tell you it's incredibly tasty added to the sandwich. Gluten-free rolls provide an easy solution when that need arises, and low-carb diners will likely enjoy the beef mixture sans roll and served over a salad or bed of cauliflower rice.
Conveniently, the family friendly meal also adapts easily to the seasons if you'd like to further bolster your gift of food. In the warmer months, a side of fresh crudite or sliced watermelon add crisp appeal. Potato chips or fresh corn on the cob (if you make extra ears, be sure to try this popular recipe) make the meal feel like a summer picnic.
When colder, a side of steamed or roasted broccoli, a baked potato, and even a container of applesauce round things out.
Leftovers are a treat, and if you anticipate there will be some, you could send along a few baked potatoes and suggest an easy stuffed potato for round two. Shredded cheese for a topping is optional.
For added convenience, the meal is easy to package and travels and reheats well. The prepared meat will last for about five days in the refrigerator and can be frozen, too.
 Barbecue Sandwiches
I love to top these saucy sandwiches with coleslaw, but they're rather tasty without, too. When choosing rolls, look for an option that is soft and not too bready so the flavor of the barbecue can truly shine.
Yield: 6-8 sandwiches
Ingredients
For the Sloppy Sauce
Instructions
Notes
Click here for the printable recipe
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