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The Best BBQ Ground Beef Recipe

This ground beef BBQ simmers in a quick homemade barbecue sauce creating a filling, flavorful dish that's perfect for sandwiches, loaded potatoes, or served alongside your favorite cookout sides.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 314
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 14 ounce bottle ketchup
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 12 hamburger buns for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.
  2. Add the diced onion to the beef and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. In a large saucepan, whisk together ketchup, water, white sugar, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. Bring the sauce mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  5. Add the cooked ground beef mixture to the sauce and stir to combine thoroughly.
  6. Allow the BBQ beef to simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and flavors have melded together.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  8. Serve hot on hamburger buns for sandwiches or as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 17gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 863mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13g
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