Dr. Pepper BBQ Sloppy Joes (Ready-to-Print Version)
Ground beef with Dr. Pepper barbecue sauce for sweet, tangy sandwiches perfect for busy evenings or family meals.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main Filling
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1 pound lean ground beef (85/15)
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1 teaspoon granulated garlic
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
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3/4 cup Dr. Pepper barbecue sauce
→ Serving
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4 sturdy sandwich buns
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef in an even layer and season immediately with granulated garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook while breaking up the meat with a spatula, allowing caramelized edges to develop and ensuring an even crumb texture.
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Incorporate the diced yellow onion into the partially browned beef. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and the mixture is well browned.
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Pour Dr. Pepper barbecue sauce over the cooked beef and onion mixture. Stir thoroughly to coat the filling evenly; allow the sauce to bubble and begin thickening, adjusting heat to medium if necessary.
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Reduce heat to low and cover the skillet. Let the mixture simmer gently for 5 minutes so the sauce infuses the beef and achieves optimal sloppy consistency.
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Keep the mixture warm over low heat until ready to assemble. If desired, transfer to a slow cooker set to warm for extended holding.
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Spoon the hot, saucy filling generously onto split sandwich buns. Serve immediately for best texture.
# Handy Tips:
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For the best texture, resist stirring the ground beef too often in the initial browning phase to encourage caramelization.
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The filling can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to four days; flavors deepen as it rests.
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To avoid soggy buns, toast sandwich buns briefly before assembling.