Ground Beef BBQ Sandwiches (20-minute meal)
Ground Beef BBQ Sandwiches are such a great weeknight meal. From start to finish you can make this in less than 20 minutes. That’s about as fast as making a box of mac & cheese!
These look like a bit like a Sloppy Joe but taste more like a fancy BBQ sandwich. They are also so easy to make, yet they feel elevated and luxurious.
You can make as much as you want, but this recipe makes a lot so you can enjoy it for days, half the recipe or even freeze the leftovers for another easier meal in the future!
If you’re looking for another delicious BBQ sandwich you should look at this BBQ shredded chicken sandwich!
Originally posted on 1/18/21. Updated on 1/7/25.
PrintGround Beef BBQ Sandwiches (20-minute meal)
Super easy BBQ sandwiches made with ground beef and a delicious BBQ sauce. Easy and fast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: serves about 10 1x
Ingredients
1 small onion, diced small (roughly 1/2 – 2/3 cup)
2 ½ pounds lean ground beef
2 tablespoons tomato paste
¾ cup BBQ sauce
1/3 cup ketchup
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat add the onion and ground beef. Stir, breaking up the meat as you cook.
Once meat is cooked through, drain the fat, return to skillet and add in the tomato paste, BBQ sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and pepper. Heat for 3-4 more minutes till heated through.
Serve on hamburger buns.
Notes
Frequently Asked Questions below recipe card.
If you don’t use low sodium soy sauce then your end result may be too salty.
Lightly butter and toast your buns before assembly for the best result!!
