BBQ Sausage Sloppy Joes
BBQ Sausage Sloppy Joes offer a savory sandwich filling made from sausage crumbles cooked with diced bell peppers and onions, simmered in a blend of barbecue and tomato sauces with beef broth. Melted sharp cheddar adds richness, all served on toasted brioche rolls that provide a soft, slightly sweet base. This sandwich has a saucy texture and smoky-sweet flavor, making it a hearty and satisfying meal.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 576
% 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.