BBQ Beef Sandwiches

If you ask my mother-in-law Shirlene, she'll tell you she's not a great cook. I however respectfully disagree. She's one of those people who have found a few recipes that are really good and sticks with them. That doesn't make you a bad cook, it makes you a smart one! I on the other hand, am an ADD cook. I can't ever focus on one thing and try new recipes all the time. The problem with my method is that there are LOTS of epic fails! This recipe comes from my mother-in-laws consistently awesome arsenal, with only a few small changes. Interestingly enough the changes weren't made by me- they were made by my husband. Considering the last meal my husband made me was pork chops, french fries & rice (whoa carbs) I was SUPER impressed!

I LOVE these BBQs. Before I tasted them I was solidly on the Manwich train. Its probably the only type of sloppy joe I'd ever eaten. After I tried this version I've not made any other recipe. These are very sweet so your kids will love them. You can double, triple or quadruple this recipe and throw it in a crock pot for a party. My wonderful mother-in-law will make a batch of the meat for me and I'll freeze it for later meals. Put it on your weeknight menu for the fall and be sure to thank her!

~Wendy

BBQ Beef Sandwiches

Recipe Type: Dinner

Author: Wendy (from Shirlene Peterson)

Prep time: 5 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

Total time: 20 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)


• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped


• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped


• 1 1/2 c. ketchup


• 2/3 c. brown sugar


• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce


• 1 tsp chili powder

Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef (or ground turkey) in a skillet over medium high heat until slightly cooked but still pink, 2-3 minutes. Add in the celery and onion, continue cooking until the meat is cooked through


2. Drain any grease


3. Add the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce and chili powder to the skillet and turn the heat down to medium-low, stir until fully combined


4. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently letting the flavors combine.


5. Remove from heat and serve on hamburger buns.

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