BBQ Sausage Sloppy Joes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
576 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
BBQ Sausage Sloppy Joes
Description
The BBQ Sausage Sloppy Joes consist of sausage links broken down and cooked until browned, combined with finely diced red and green bell peppers and yellow onion. These vegetables soften during cooking and add sweetness and texture to the mixture. The filling is simmered with barbecue sauce, tomato sauce, and beef broth until reduced by half, creating a thick, flavorful sauce that coats the sausage and vegetables.
Sharp cheddar cheese is then stirred in to start melting within the warm mixture, adding a layer of creaminess and tang. The filling is served hot on toasted brioche rolls, which provide a soft and slightly sweet contrast to the savory and tangy sandwich filling. The overall dish has a balance of richness, acidity from the tomato components, and smokiness from the barbecue sauce.
This recipe produces a hearty sandwich that works well for casual meals or gatherings. The sausage-based sloppy joe mix offers a variation from the traditional ground beef, with added vegetables enhancing texture and flavor complexity.
Ingredients
- 19 ounces sausage links I used Johnsonville and it was 5 links
- 1 red bell pepper finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper finely diced
- 1/2 yellow onion finely diced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth chicken is okay too
- 6 brioche rolls
- 1 cup cheddar cheese cut into small cubes, sharp
Instructions
- Cut the sausage casing with a knife and empty the meat into a large skillet that's been preheated on a medium-high flame.
- Break apart the sausage into pea sized crumbles.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Remove the sausage and drain all but 2 tablespoons of the remaining oil.
- Add the bell peppers and onions and cook, stirring, for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the barbecue sauce, tomato sauce and beef broth.
- Simmer until reduced by half, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add the sausage back in, dot with the cheddar cheese and mix slightly just to start melting the cheese.
- Serve on toasted brioche buns.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 576 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 576kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1756mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 652mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 1235IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 46.3mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 246mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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