Barbecue Hamburger (Sloppy Joe Style) Recipe

Name: Barbecue Hamburger (Sloppy Joe Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 ¼ cups ketchup; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon prepared mustard; 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes (or half of a small onion minced); 1 tablespoon dried parsley (optional); 2 tablespoons molasses; 14-½ cup brown sugar (optional); 1 teaspoon your favorite hot sauce; Tabasco sauce

Servings: persons

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Brown Hamburger, drain fat.
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Stir in remaining ingredients breaking up hamburger into tiny pieces as you mix.
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Simmer on medium until a thick sauce forms (about 15-20 minutes).
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While sauce simmers, slice your buns and toast face-up on a cookie sheet, in a 250 degree oven for about 7 minutes or until crisp on the outside.
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(These are particularily tasty when served on on Onion Buns or Dutch Crunch rolls).
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Add about 2 heaping TB to each bun.

1702

kcal

Calories

Fat

363

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 ¼ cups ketchup, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon prepared mustard, and more.

Yes, Barbecue Hamburger (Sloppy Joe Style) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Barbecue Hamburger (Sloppy Joe Style)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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