Kansas City Style BBQ Sloppy Joe Sandwich
Elevate your comfort food game with this Kansas City Style BBQ Sloppy Joe Sandwich. Forget the cafeteria-style versions from childhood—this grown-up rendition, made with Revolution Barbecue Kansas City BBQ Rub, is the perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors. Served on soft, toasted hoagie rolls and topped with melty American cheese, it’s messy, satisfying, and downright irresistible.
Kansas City BBQ Sloppy Joes on Toasted Hoagies
Glenn Connaughton
4
10 minutes
20 minutes
763
American
Main Dish
Get ready to enjoy a BBQ classic reimagined with bold flavors and hearty textures. Our Kansas City BBQ Sloppy Joes take your favorite comfort food to the next level with Revolution Barbecue Kansas City BBQ Rub, featuring a perfectly balanced blend of smoky, sweet, and savory spices. Piled high on toasted hoagie rolls and topped with melty American cheese, this sandwich is as satisfying as it is messy. Each bite delivers a rich, tangy barbecue flavor with just the right amount of kick. So strap in, grab some extra napkins, and savor a sandwich that’s equal parts nostalgic and gourmet.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef (we used Prosper Meats Prosper Blend)
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 cup diced white onion
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Revolution Barbecue Kansas City BBQ Rub
4 hoagie rolls
8 slices American cheese
Butter, softened
Directions
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, seasoning it with kosher salt. Once fully cooked, drain any excess fat and return the skillet to the stove. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the beef, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and Revolution Barbecue Kansas City BBQ Rub. Pour this sauce into the skillet with the beef and vegetables, stirring well to combine. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Preheat a griddle or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Spread softened butter on the cut sides of the hoagie rolls and place them face-down on the griddle. Toast until golden and crisp.
Spoon the BBQ beef mixture generously onto the bottom halves of the toasted hoagie rolls. Top each portion of beef with two slices of American cheese, allowing the cheese to melt slightly from the warmth of the meat. Cover with the top half of the roll. Serve immediately and enjoy the perfect Kansas City Style BBQ Sloppy Joe Sandwich.
