Smokey Joes
Indulge in the irresistible smoky-sweet flavor of Smokey Joes, a hearty twist on the classic Sloppy Joes recipe! This crowd-pleasing dish combines tender ground beef, sautéed onions, and bell peppers, all simmered in a bold blend of ketchup, barbecue sauce, smoked paprika, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce for depth. The rich, tangy filling is perfectly nestled between buttery, toasted burger buns for a satisfying bite every time. Ready in just 35 minutes, this family-friendly recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Customize your Smokey Joes with optional toppings like creamy coleslaw, crunchy pickles, or gooey melted cheese—delivering a flavor-packed meal everyone will love. Turn up the smoky goodness today!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.75 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 pieces burger buns
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to low and add ketchup, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, barbecue sauce, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld together and the sauce thickens slightly.
While the mixture is simmering, lightly butter the burger buns and toast them in a separate skillet or under a broiler until golden brown.
Spoon the Smokey Joe filling generously onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns.
Top with the remaining halves of the buns and serve warm.
Optional: Add toppings like coleslaw, pickles, or shredded cheese for additional flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2056 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.6 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.0 g | 235% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 383 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 4091 mg | 178% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 178.7 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.5 g | ||
| Protein | 92.7 g | 185% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2077 mg | 44% | |
*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.
