20-Min KC BBQ Beef Bowl
Tender sliced beef, tangy-sweet KC sauce, and crispy onion strings over a loaded sheet pan. Real brisket-style flavor in 20 minutes using thin-sliced deli beef.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g

Ingredients
- ¾ lb deli roast beef, thinly sliced
- ½ cup ketchup
- 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ cup crispy fried onions
- 3 cups coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage & carrot)
Instructions
- 1
Stir ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and smoked paprika in a bowl until sugar dissolves, ~1 minute.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Add beef slices in a single layer and sear without stirring until edges brown, ~2 minutes per side.
- 4
Pour BBQ sauce over beef and toss until coated, then remove from heat, ~1 minute.
- 5
Toss coleslaw mix with 1 tbsp vinegar and a pinch of salt; divide between plates.
- 6
Top slaw with glazed beef, drizzle pan sauce, and scatter crispy onions. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- bowl
- spoon or tongs
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