Bulgur Barbecue Recipe

Bulgur Barbecue Recipe

  • 2 3/4 cups water, divided
  • 2/3 cup bulgur
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 hamburger buns, split
  1. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Stir in bulgur. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Drain and squeeze dry; set aside.
  2. In a large nonstick skillet, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and remaining water. Stir in reserved bulgur.
  3. Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes or until heated through. Serve on buns.