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Smoky BBQ Sloppy Joes

Smoky BBQ Sloppy Joes are a hearty sandwich made with browned ground beef simmered in rich barbecue sauce with onions, garlic, and spices. Served on toasted buns, this quick and flavorful meal is perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 sandwiches
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

BBQ Sloppy Joe Filling
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
For Serving
  • 6 hamburger buns
  • 1 tbsp butter for toasting buns

Equipment

  • Blackstone Grill
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Blackstone grill to medium heat and lightly oil the flat top surface.
  2. Add the ground beef to the hot grill and break it apart with a spatula while cooking until nicely browned.
  3. Push the beef slightly to one side and cook the diced onion for about 2 minutes until soft.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, then mix it into the beef.
  5. Pour in the BBQ sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  6. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
  7. Spread butter on the inside of the hamburger buns and toast them on the grill until golden.
  8. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the toasted buns and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

This sloppy joe mixture can also be prepared in a skillet on the stove if a flat top grill is not available. The filling stores well in the refrigerator for several days and can also be frozen for later meals.