BBQ Sloppy Joes Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
584 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
BBQ Sloppy Joes Recipe
Description
This BBQ Sloppy Joes recipe starts by browning ground beef and draining excess fat. Finely chopped onions and red bell peppers are then sautéed with the beef, softening before adding seasonings and sauces. Barbecue sauce and ketchup create a tangy, slightly sweet sauce along with a bit of water to adjust consistency. The mixture simmers uncovered to concentrate its flavors and thicken slightly. The finished sloppy joe filling is served hot on hamburger buns and topped with shredded cheddar cheese, which melts slightly from the warm filling, adding creamy texture and sharpness.
This sandwich works well for casual meals and is adaptable with different barbecue sauces to suit personal tastes. It provides a filling, comforting dish that balances savory, sweet, and smoky notes.
The notes suggest choosing a preferred barbecue sauce to customize the flavor according to individual preference.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 onion Finely Chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper Finely Chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup water
- 6 Hamburger Bun
- 1 cup cheddar cheese Shredded
Instructions
- In a Medium skillet brown the ground beef and drain off the excess grease.
- Then add in in the onions, red pepper, and seasonings.
- When soft mix in the barbecue sauce, ketchup, water and salt and pepper.
- Cook on low uncovered for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
- Serve on the hamburger buns topped with the shredded cheese.
Notes
- Use your favorite barbecue sauce to customize the flavor profile.
- Drain excess grease after browning the beef for a less oily texture.
- Simmer on low uncovered to thicken the sauce and meld flavors.
- Serve immediately with shredded cheddar on buns for best texture and taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 584 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 584kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1184mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 659IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 252mg | 25% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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