So Sloppy Sloppy Joes

Ah…I love me some good BBQ. Some call it Sloppy Joe. In the Midwest, they’re called slush burgers. In the Northeast, they are wimpies and in some parts of Illinois, they are called yip yips.

Sloppy Joes are truly an American food.

Whatever you call them, they are good! I prefer mine with a bit of tang to it. You can open a can of Manwich or other leading sloppy joe mix, but I prefer to make mine from scratch. It’s easy. It’s quick and it’s delicious.

My recipe for BBQ’s (I can call them this…it’s my recipe and my blog ;)

1 lb of lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 c bbq sauce (I use Sweet Baby Ray’s)
½ c Ketchup
1 tsp liquid smoke
4 tbs brown sugar
1 tsp dry mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp onion powder

Brown ground beef and onion in a large fry pan over medium heat.

See that tool in my pan? That is called a Mix ‘N Chop from Pampered Chef. It is great for getting all the lumps out of ground beef. I use mine all the time!

Remove fry pan from heat and drain liquid. Add other ingredients and mix well. Let sloppy joe simmer on low for a few minutes until the mix is the right consistency for a sandwich and all the flavors blend.

I like mine served up on a fresh bun with a slice of American cheese and my hubby likes his with a slice of sharp cheddar. Enjoy!