Description
Dr. Pepper Barbecue Sloppy Joes are a flavorful twist on the classic sloppy joe. Made with ground beef simmered in a sweet and tangy Dr. Pepper barbecue sauce, these sloppy joes are served on soft buns for a hearty and satisfying meal. Perfect for a quick dinner or a casual get-together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cups Dr. Pepper Barbecue Sauce
- 6–8 buns
Instructions
- Brown the Beef:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef.
- Season with granulated garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned.
- Cook Onions:
- Add diced onions to the skillet with the beef.
- Continue cooking until the onions are softened and the beef starts to get crispy.
- Add Sauce:
- Pour in the Dr. Pepper Barbecue Sauce and stir to combine well with the beef and onions.
- Simmer:
- Lower the heat to low and simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes.
- Keep warm until ready to serve, or transfer to a slow cooker set on the warm setting.
- Serve:
- Spoon the beef mixture over the buns and serve immediately.
Notes
- Freezing: The beef mixture can be frozen for up to 3 months. Cool completely before freezing and reheat thoroughly before serving.
- Spice Level: Add hot sauce or red pepper flakes for extra heat if desired.
- Bun Choice: Use any type of bun you prefer, including whole wheat or gluten-free options.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg