Traeger Sloppy Joes

• Difficulty2/5
• Prep time20 mins
• Cook time1 hr
• Serves4 - 6
• HardwoodMesquite

Smoked hamburger is stirred into a rich, flavorful tomato sauce on the grill. You’ll never think of THE Lunch Lady again after devouring these Traegered Sloppy Joes.

• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 1tbsp oil
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
• 1 sweet red bell pepper, seeded, stemmed and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

• 1/4 tsp ancho chili powder or american chili powder
• 1/4 tsp chipolte powder or hot sauce
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

• 1/2 cup traeger texas spicy bbq sauce
• 1/2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 2 lbs ground beef or ground meat blend
• 5 rolls

• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 1tbsp oil
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
• 1 sweet red bell pepper, seeded, stemmed and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1/4 tsp ancho chili powder or american chili powder
• 1/4 tsp chipolte powder or hot sauce

• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup traeger texas spicy bbq sauce
• 1/2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 2 lbs ground beef or ground meat blend
• 5 rolls

When ready to cook, start the Traeger grill on smoke with lid open until fire is established (4 to 5 Minutes). Set the temperature to Smoke and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.

Make 1/2" thick hamburger patties from the meat and put them on a grill. Cook for about 30 minutes. This will add a nice wood smoky flavor, but not cook them all the way through.

Remove from grill and set aside.

Adjust temperature to high and place a cast iron skillet on grill. Close the lid and allow to preheat for 10 to 15 minutes.

Add oil to pan along with the onion, carrot and bell pepper.

When the onions are translucent add the garlic, ancho powder, chipotle powder, salt and black pepper, stir and cook for about 5 minutes.

Add the barbecue sauce and Worcestershire and let it thicken a bit.

Add the smoked meat, close the lid and cook for about 15 minutes. You just want to cook the meat through and coat it with sauce.

When it is the right thickness, taste, adjust any of the ingredients to your preference.

Toast the buns on grill if desired for 1 minute.

Spoon the mixture onto the buns and serve with your favorite sides. Enjoy!

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