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Traeger Sloppy Joes
By Traeger Kitchen
Smoked ground beef is stirred into a rich, flavorful tomato sauce right on the Traeger. You’ll never think of the lunch lady again after trying these Traegered Sloppy Joes.
Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
1 Hours
Pellets
Mesquite
Ingredients
How many people are you serving?
4
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| 2 Pound | ground beef |
| 1 Tablespoon | Canola oil |
| 1 Medium | carrot, chopped |
| 1 Medium | yellow onion, chopped |
| 1 | red bell pepper, chopped |
| 2 Clove | garlic, minced |
| 1/4 Teaspoon | ancho chili powder, or chili powder |
| 1/4 Teaspoon | chipotle powder, or hot sauce |
| 1/4 Teaspoon | kosher salt |
| 1/4 Teaspoon | Ground black pepper |
| 1/2 Cup | Traeger Texas Spicy BBQ Sauce |
| 1 1/2 Teaspoon | Worcestershire sauce |
| 5 | rolls, for serving |
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 180˚F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke, if available.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
2
Form the ground beef into 1/2-inch-thick hamburger patties. Place the patties directly on the grill grates, close the lid and cook for 30 minutes. This will add a smoky flavor, but not cook them all the way through.
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
Super Smoke
Ingredients
2 Pound ground beef
3
Remove the burger patties from the grill and set aside. Increase the grill temperature to 450˚F and place a cast iron skillet directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and allow to preheat for 15 minutes.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
4
In the skillet on the grill, add the oil, onion, carrot, and bell pepper. Close the lid and sauté until the onions are translucent, 5-10 minutes.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
Ingredients
1 Tablespoon Canola oil
1 Medium carrot, chopped
1 Medium yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
5
Add the garlic, ancho powder, chipotle powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir, close the lid, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the barbecue sauce and Worcestershire and let it thicken.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
Ingredients
2 Clove garlic, minced
1/4 Teaspoon ancho chili powder, or chili powder
1/4 Teaspoon chipotle powder, or hot sauce
1/4 Teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 Teaspoon Ground black pepper
1/2 Cup Traeger Texas Spicy BBQ Sauce
1 1/2 Teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
6
Add the smoked meat, and stir using a wooden spoon to break up any larger pieces, close the lid, and cook for about 15 minutes. The meat should be cooked through and coated with the sauce.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
7
Check for seasoning and adjust any of the ingredients to your preference. If desired, place the buns on the grill grates cut-side-down and toast for 2-3 minutes.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
Ingredients
5 rolls, for serving
8
Remove the buns and Sloppy Joe skillet from the grill. Spoon the mixture onto the buns and serve with your favorite sides. Enjoy!