Quick BBQ Sloppy Joes on the Griddle

Aug 07, 2025 • Tom Jackson

This quick and easy Barbecue Sloppy Joe recipe brings bold, smoky flavor to the table in under 30 minutes. Ground beef cooks fast on the griddle with onion, then is mixed with Firebug Mild BBQ Sauce and Bear & Burton’s W Sauce for a tangy-sweet, umami-packed filling. Cheese curds melt into the mix for rich texture, and it’s all piled onto toasted buns with pickles for an easy meal that satisfies.

How to Make Quick BBQ Sloppy Joes on the Griddle

Tom Jackson

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Cuisine

American

Servings

4

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Calories

620

Fast sloppy joes made with Firebug Mild and W Sauce — ready in 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

Cornhusker Duck Fat Spray
1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp Yoder Smokers Beef Rub
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup crushed or diced tomatoes (not San Marzano)
3/4 cup Firebug BBQ Mild Grilling Sauce
1/4 cup Chile Slinger Fatalii Mustard
1 tbsp Bear & Burton’s W Sauce
1 tbsp garlic, grated on a microplane
1/2 cup cheese curds
4 hamburger buns
Holmes Made Dad's Spicy Garlic Dill Pickles

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Directions

Dice the yellow onion and microplane the garlic, then set both aside.
Preheat your Fusion Griddle over medium heat.
Spray the hot surface with Cornhusker Duck Fat Spray.
Add the ground beef and diced yellow onion to the griddle.
Season with Yoder Smokers Beef Rub. Chop the beef to desired consistency. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are soft and translucent.
Stir in the grated garlic, Firebug Mild BBQ Sauce, Chile Slinger Fatalii Mustard, crushed or diced tomatoes, and Bear & Burton’s W Sauce.
Fold in the cheese curds and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
Assemble the sloppy joes on hamburger buns and top with pickles.

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Recipe Note

Recipe Highlights & Insights

This recipe balances quick prep with layered flavor. Firebug Mild BBQ Sauce brings sweetness and smoke, Bear & Burton’s W Sauce adds savory depth, and Chile Slinger Fatalii Mustard delivers subtle heat without overpowering. Cheese curds melt into the mixture for a fun texture twist. The griddle keeps the process fast and hands‑on — perfect for weeknights or casual cookouts.

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Firebug Mild is a go-to for sweet and smoky BBQ builds.
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Fatalii Mustard and cheese curds bring competition-style richness and heat without added prep.