Easy BBQ Sandwiches ~ And I Mean Easy Peasy!

These Easy BBQ Sandwiches are so good!  And you won’t believe how just how easy peasy they are to make!!!

This recipe is great for a quick lunch or supper, or even multiplied to serve a party crowd!

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Ingredients in the Easy BBQ Sandwiches…

Lean ground beef makes this recipe a healthy one!  Onion, ketchup, and water are the only other ingredients you’ll need to make the Easy BBQ Sandwiches. Oh, and salt & pepper to taste!!

Oh, and of course buns or bread to serve the BBQ on!!

buns for the Easy BBQ Sandwiches

That’s it!  I’ll bet you have everything in your pantry or freezer to make these sandwiches right now!

Making the Easy BBQ Sandwiches…

Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat.  Use a spatula to break apart the meat so it covers the bottom of the skillet.

As the beef is browning, chop up the onion and add it to the meat.

lean ground beef with onion in a skillet cooking for the Easy BBQ Sandwiches

Stir and mix the beef and onion until the beef is nicely browned.

Turn the heat down to medium-low and add in the salt & pepper and the ketchup.  I know you might think you need more ingredients to make BBQ but this recipe is so simple all you need it ketchup!  Trust me, these Easy BBQ Sandwiches are too easy and good to be true!

Add the water to the BBQ mixture and stir it all together! 

Easy BBQ Sandwiches meat with ketchup and water added

I like to save my almost empty ketchup bottle and utilize the ketchup in the bottom of the bottle to make BBQ.  I squeeze out the ketchup into the measuring cup and add more fresh ketchup if needed.  Then I add the cup of water to the bottle and shake it up to get the remaining ketchup out!

The BBQ will seem soupy at first.  Stirring frequently, allow it to cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes until the liquid is cooked down and all you have left is creamy dreamy BBQ.

completed Easy BBQ Sandwiches

Place a large spoonful of BBQ onto the bun or bread to make up the sandwich.

spoonful of easy BBQ getting placed on bun for the Easy BBQ Sandwiches

These Easy BBQ Sandwiches are great to serve with a side of Crazy Beans and Homemade Potato Salad.  Or just keep it simple and serve them up with some pickles, potato chips, and Garlic and Onion Dip.

Easy peasy, right?

Enjoy!

Easy BBQ Sandwich with chips dip and pickles
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Easy BBQ Sandwich

These Easy BBQ Sandwiches are so good!  And with just three ingredients, you won’t believe how just how truly easy they are to make!!!
This recipe is great for a quick lunch or supper, or even multiplied to serve a party crowd!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue, bbq, easy lunch recipe, easy party sandwich, easy sandwich spread, easy supper recipe, hot sandwich
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 248kcal

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups ketchup
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 hamburger buns
  • 1 teaspoon salt more or less, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper more or less, to taste

Instructions

  • Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium high heat.  Use a spatula to break apart the meat so it covers the bottom of the skillet.
    As the beef is browning, chop up the onion and add it to the cooking meat.
    Stir and mix the beef and onion until the beef is nicely browned.
  • Turn the heat down to medium-low and add in the ketchup. 
    Add the water to the BBQ mixture and stir it all together. 
    The BBQ will seem soupy at first.  Stirring frequently, allow it to cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes until the liquid is cooked down and all you have left is creamy BBQ.
    Place a large spoonful of BBQ on bun to make up the sandwich.
  • Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 953mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 3mg
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