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30 Minute Hawaiian Sloppy Joes smothered in the most delicious sweet and tangy Hawaiian BBQ Sauce your whole family will love! Incredibly easy, make ahead and great for crowds!
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Hawaiian Sloppy Joes

30 Minute Hawaiian Sloppy Joes smothered in the most delicious sweet and tangy Hawaiian BBQ Sauce your whole family will love!  Incredibly easy, make ahead and great for crowds! You can also prep the meat filling ahead of time and either keep warm in the crockpot or simply warm up on the stove when ready to serve.
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 -10 sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 8-10 Hawaiian Sandwich Buns or regular hamburger buns
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4-6 garlic cloves, minced

Hawaiian BBQ Sauce

  • 1 8 oz. can crushed pineapple (in 100% juice) NOT DRAINED
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp EACH chili powder, salt
  • 1/2 tsp EACH ground ginger, smoked paprika, pepper
  • Hot sauce to taste

Instructions

  • Brown hamburger and onions together in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking up any clumps. Add garlic and cook 30 additional seconds. Drain any excess fat.
  • Add all remaining Hawaiian BBQ Sauce ingredients and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer then reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and add additional cider vinegar for tangier or more brown sugar for sweeter if desired.
  • Serve on Hawaiian sandwich buns or traditional hamburger buns. Enjoy!

Notes

Crockpot Sloppy Joes

You can keep the Sloppy Joe filling warm in the crockpot or make it in the crockpot.   To make Crockpot Sloppy Joes, follow step 1 in the instructions in which you brown the beef and onions, then add the garlic and drain off excess fat.  At this point, you can transfer the beef to the crockpot followed by all the remaining Hawaiian BBQ Sauce ingredients.  Give everything a good stir to combine and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours.  I recommend removing the lid the last 30 minutes or so some of the moisture can evaporate.