Go Back
–+ servings
Print

BBQ Baked Potatoes

BBQ baked potatoes are topped with ground beef and beans with homemade barbecue sauce. These loaded baked potatoes are a meal in themselves.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword BBQ baked potatoes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • grill or Instant Pot directions for both stated in post
  • medium sautee pan
  • tongs
  • aluminum foil

Ingredients

  • 6 large baking potatoes
  • 1 pound ground beef I used 80/20 mix
  • 15.5 ounces chili beans
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon lightly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dark molasses
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Spanish paprika
  • 1/2 cup shredded colby jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons sea salt

Instructions

  • Rip off 6 large sheets of aluminum foil. Wash the potatoes then set them aside.
  • If grilling, melt the butter. With a basting brush spread the butter on one side of each piece of tin foil. Sprinkle with sea salt.
    1/4 cup butter, 2 tablespoons sea salt
  • Poke each potato with a fork to make holes for steam to escape as they cook. Put the baked potato right in the center of the tin foil then fold at the top then the sides.
    6 large baking potatoes
  • Crank the heat on the grill to medium heat then place these on the grill and cook low and slow for 45 minutes-1 hour.
  • In the last 15 minutes of the potato cooking, make the toppings.
  • In a bowl combine the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, apple cider vinegar, molasses, chili powder, and paprika. Stir to combine.
    1/2 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon lightly packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon dark molasses, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon Spanish paprika
  • In a pan brown the ground beef until the meat is cooked all the way through. Drain off the extra fat from the pan as needed.
    1 pound ground beef
  • Open the can of beans and add to the ground beef. Do not drain the sauce before adding.
    15.5 ounces chili beans
  • Pour in the sauce, stir to combine, and simmer over medium heat for 4 minutes.
  • Take the potatoes off the grill and let set for a few minutes. Open the foil carefully since steam will escape. Cut the potato in half.
  • Top with the beef and beans. Sprinkle cheese and green onion, and top with sour cream. Return to the grill for 2-4 minutes to melt the cheese. Enjoy!
    1/2 cup shredded colby jack cheese, 1/4 cup green onions, 1/2 cup sour cream

Notes

Tips for making this recipe:

  • Instructions for cooking the potatoes in the Instant Pot are in the post.
  • To store: add the beef and beans, potatoes, and toppings to separate containers and refrigerate. Reheat individually in the microwave, or add to an over-proof dish and bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.