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A bbq sloppy Joe on a white plate. This one has bbq sloppy Joe meat and coleslaw!
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BBQ Sloppy Joes

BBQ Sloppy Joes are just as easy as the classic, but with a sweet 'n smoky twist! Creamy coleslaw topping is optional, but oh so good!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sloppy joes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 540kcal
Author: Kelsey Byrnes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 1 cup prepared coleslaw optional

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, add the ground beef and onions.
    1 pound ground beef, 1/2 cup diced onion
  • Brown until no longer red; drain the excess grease.
  • Add the barbecue sauce, vinegar, and black pepper and stir.
    1/2 cup barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Let simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  • Serve on hamburger buns with coleslaw, if desired.
    4 hamburger buns, 1 cup prepared coleslaw

Notes

This recipe makes 4 good-sized sloppy joes.  If making them smaller, you could definitely make 6.
Nutrition calculated without the coleslaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 750mg | Potassium: 520mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 5mg