Description
These Barbecue Sloppy Joes are a quick and hearty twist on a family favorite. Made with ground beef, onions, and peppers in a tangy barbecue sauce, they are perfect for a satisfying meal anytime.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional:
- 4 hamburger buns
- Optional: sliced pickles or shredded cheese for topping
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Add Vegetables: Add the chopped onion and diced green bell pepper, sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Mix in Sauces: Stir in the barbecue sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5–10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Assemble: Toast the hamburger buns if desired. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the buns and serve hot. Top with pickles or cheese if using.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- Use spicy barbecue sauce for extra kick or add a pinch of chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
