Burger Barbecue Aka Sloppy Joes

Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with this Burger Barbecue, also known as classic Sloppy Joes. This family-friendly recipe combines juicy ground beef with the bold flavors of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar, all balanced with the tang of apple cider vinegar and yellow mustard. Finely chopped onions and green bell peppers add texture and freshness, while the sauce thickens to create the perfect savory filling for golden, buttery toasted buns. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy dinner is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve these messy-yet-delicious sandwiches with coleslaw, potato chips, or a crisp green salad for a complete meal everyone will love! Keywords: Sloppy Joes, burger barbecue, classic comfort food, quick dinner recipes, family-friendly meals, easy sandwich recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 0.75 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 pieces burger buns
• 1 tablespoon butter (for toasting buns, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook and crumble with a wooden spoon or spatula until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium and stir in ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the sauce coats the meat evenly.

Step 5

Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.

Step 6

While the meat mixture simmers, optionally toast the burger buns. Spread a thin layer of butter on the inside of each bun and place them butter-side down on a heated skillet until golden and toasted, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 7

Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with the other half of the bun to assemble the sandwiches.

Step 8

Serve immediately with your favorite sides such as coleslaw, potato chips, or a green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1065.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1882.4

Total Fat 96.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 352.6mg	0%
Sodium 3320.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 164.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.7g	0%
Total Sugars 69.0g
Protein 92.1g	0%

Vitamin D 9.1IU	0%
Calcium 267.9mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 2000.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.9%

Protein: 19.4%

Carbs: 34.7%