Smoky BBQ Sloppy Joe Recipe With Bourbon

Ingredients

For the sloppy joe filling:

Ingredients, For the sloppy joe filling:

1 tablespoon grapeseed oil

1 giant sweet onion, chopped

2 pounds ground beef (80/20 recommended)

2 to 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup tomato paste

1 (12-ounce) bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce

1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1/4 cup packed mild brown sugar

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon bourbon

Salt and freshly floor black pepper, to taste

1/2 cup chopped contemporary parsley, for topping

For the bourbon glaze:

¼ cup (60ml) bourbon

⅓ cup (80g) light brown sugar

2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons (30ml) tomato paste

½ teaspoon (2.5g) smoked paprika

½ teaspoon (2.5g) garlic powder

Pinch of cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon (15ml) Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

To make the sloppy joe filling:

Instructions

To make the sloppy joe filling:

1. In a big skillet, brown the bottom beef and onion over medium heat. Drain off any extra grease.
2. Stir within the BBQ sauce, bourbon, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste.
3. Bring to a simmer and cook dinner till thickened, about quarter-hour.

To make the bourbon glaze:

Combine bourbon, brown sugar, honey, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar in a saucepan.

Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often.

Reduce warmth to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until thickened and syrupy.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using.

To assemble the sloppy joes:

Instructions:

To assemble the Sloppy joe sauce joes:

1. In a big bowl, mix the cooked beef, barbecue sauce, bourbon, and brown sugar.

2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Spread the sloppy joe mixture over the bottom buns.

4. Top with the highest buns.

5. Serve instantly.