Sloppy Joes — Girls Gone Grillin’ Style

Sloppy Joes — Girls Gone Grillin’ Style 

Bold, saucy, and made for messy hands—this is a backyard classic with a grill-forward upgrade.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for flavor)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ yellow onion, finely diced
• ½ green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp Girls Gone Grillin’ S.P.G. Plus a Kiss of Onion BBQ seasoning
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp chili powder (optional heat)
• ¾ cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp BBQ sauce (Cherry Chipotle works great)
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tsp brown sugar (optional)
• Brioche or toasted buns

Instructions

Brown it up

Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Add olive oil and ground beef. Brown and crumble until cooked through. Drain excess grease if needed.

Build the flavor

Add onion and bell pepper. Sauté 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.

Season

Sprinkle in SPG, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Stir well.

Sauce time

Add ketchup, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire, mustard, and brown sugar. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10–15 minutes until thick and saucy.

Serve

Spoon onto toasted buns. Add pickles, slaw, or melty cheese if you’re feeling extra.

Girls Gone Grillin’ Tips

Smoky twist: Smoke the ground beef for 30 minutes at 225°F before finishing in the skillet.

Cheesy upgrade: Stir in shredded cheddar or provolone right before serving.

Heat lovers: Add Hot Hens or a splash of hot sauce.