Bar-B-Q
Bar-B-Q is a family-pleasing sloppy joe with tender crumbles of lean beef simmered in a tangy, sweet sauce of tomato and French onion soups, ketchup, and brown sugar. The mixture cooks down to a glossy, spoonable filling that’s perfect for piling onto soft buns. Serve it for casual weeknight dinners, game days, or potlucks when you want comforting, nostalgic flavors.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bar-B-Q, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 16
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned; drain the fat.
- 2
Pour in the tomato soup and French onion soup.
- 3
Fill each can one-quarter full with water to rinse them out, then pour the water into the meat mixture.
- 4
Add the ketchup and brown sugar, and mix thoroughly.
- 5
Let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- 6
Serve on hamburger buns.
- Calories 589.47 kcal High 29%
- Protein 29.39 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 50.53 g 18%
- Total Fat 29.45 g High 38%
- Saturated Fat 11.09 g High 55%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 96.79 mg High 32%
- Sodium 759.36 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 1.82 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 18.41 g --
- Added Sugars 5.5 g Moderate 11%
- Calcium 78.16 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.8 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 270.09 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 44.14 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 2.09 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bar B Q is made with 6 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Condensed French Onion Soup, Condensed Tomato Soup, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 589.47 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bar-B-Q made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Condensed French Onion Soup, Condensed Tomato Soup, Ground Beef, Hamburger Bun. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bar-B-Q?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 589.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bar-B-Q easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Bar-B-Q healthy?
- Bar-B-Q has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 589.47 calories and 29.39 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 759.36 mg (33% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 11.09 g (55% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.5 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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