Memphis Style BBQ Joes

By JanetLynn198

Talk about layers of irresistible flavor! You’ll find sandwiched in a bun a smoky-tangy-sweet ground beef filling that reflects the hallmarks of Memphis-style barbecue. It’s topped with creamy coleslaw, sharp cheddar cheese and crunchy french fried onions. Be sure to choose a thick, bold-tasting barbecue sauce to stand up to the intense applewood-smoked bacon.

PER SANDWICH: 535 calories, 28 g total fat (10 g saturated fat), 28.5 g protein, 42.5 g carbohydrate, 85 mg cholesterol, 1405 mg sodium, 1.5 g fiber

VARIATIONS:
Tandoori Joes
Cook 1 lb ground turkey with diced celery and onion until turkey is no longer pink and celery and onion are tender. Stir in 1 cup purchased peanut sauce. Serve in naan or other flatbread; top with strips of cucumber and red onion, a dollop of Greek yogurt and cilantro leaves.

Cuban Joes
Cook 1 lb ground pork with diced ham, diced onion and minced garlic until pork is no longer pink and onion is tender. Stir in 3/4 cup mayo and 1/4 cup Dijon mustard. Serve in hamburger buns; top with sliced pickles and shredded Swiss cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 lb applewood-smoked bacon, chopped
• 2/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 6 hamburger buns
• 1/2 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup purchased coleslaw
• 1/2 cup purchased french fried onions

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from CookingClub.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat 10-12 mins or until browned and crisp, stirring frequently. Drain all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet. Add onion; cook 3-5 mins or until onion is soft, stirring occasionally.

2. Crumble ground beef into skillet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 8-10 mins or until beef is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center, stirring frequently. Stir in barbecue sauce; cook until heated through.

3. Divide beef mixture between buns; top with cheese, coleslaw and fried onions.