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Dr. Pepper BBQ Sloppy Joes
5 from 12 votes

Dr. Pepper BBQ Sloppy Joes

Dr. Pepper BBQ Sloppy Joes combine ground beef cooked with onions and bell peppers, simmered in a unique sauce featuring Dr. Pepper BBQ sauce, diced tomatoes, maraschino cherries, and beef broth. The mixture is spooned onto toasted brioche buns, creating a sweet, tangy, and savory sandwich with a sloppy joe texture. The cherries add an unexpected fruity note that balances the smoky barbecue flavors.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 507 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef , 85/15
  • 1 yellow onion , diced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper , chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
  • 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes , drained
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries , chopped
  • 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce Dr. Pepper brand
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 Brioche buns , toasted

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet add the beef, onions, green bell peppers, salt and pepper, cooking well, breaking it apart but leaving some chunks for 5-6 minutes.
  2. Add in the canned diced tomatoes, cherries, cherry juice, beef broth, bbq sauce, and Worcestershire sauce, cooking until the sauce starts to evaporate and the mixture becomes "sloppy", about 5-6 minutes.
  3. Spoon the mixture onto the brioche buns.

Nutrition Information

Calories 507kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 77mg (26%) Sodium 1353mg (56%) Potassium 725mg (15%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 30g (60%) Vitamin A 232IU (5%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 149mg (15%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 507

% Daily Value*

Calories 507kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 1353mg 56%
Potassium 725mg 15%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 30g 60%
Vitamin A 232IU 5%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 149mg 15%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.