The Best BBQ Recipes for Under $20

Are you tired of spending a small fortune on BBQ recipes that don’t quite make the cut? Fear not, fellow BBQ enthusiasts, for I have come to your rescue! In this laugh-out-loud guide, I’ll show you how to sizzle up some scrumptious yet budget-friendly BBQ meals. With these recipes, you’ll be the talk of the town, and your wallet will thank you! So, grab your apron, fire up that grill, and let’s dive into the best cheap BBQ recipes for under $20!

1. Chicken Kabob Extravaganza

What You’ll Need:

• 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 red onion, cut into wedges
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 8 metal or wooden skewers (soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before using)

How to Grill It:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, barbecue sauce, pineapple juice, garlic, ginger, and onion powder.
2. Place the chicken in a zip-top bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag, ensuring the chicken is well-coated, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for maximum flavor).
3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread chicken, bell peppers, zucchini, onion, cherry tomatoes, and pineapple chunks onto skewers, alternating as desired.
4. Grill kabobs for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
5. Serve with a side of laughter and enjoy!

2. Pineapple Paradise Burgers

What You’ll Need:

• 2 lbs. ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup black bean garlic sauce (optional)
• 8 pineapple rings
• 8 hamburger buns
• 1 sweet onion, sliced
• 8 lettuce leaves
• 8 slices of tomato

How to Grill It:

1. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, teriyaki sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Form into 8 patties.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill patties for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness.
3. Grill pineapple rings for 2-3 minutes per side, until slightly caramelized.
4. Assemble burgers on buns with patties, grilled pineapple rings, sweet onion slices, lettuce, and tomato. If using, spread black bean garlic sauce on the bun tops for an extra flavor kick.
5. Serve with a side of witty banter and enjoy!

3. Eggplant Steaks: A Vegetarian’s Dream

What You’ll Need:

• 2 large eggplants, sliced into 1-inch thick steaks
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste

How to Grill It:

1. In a shallow dish, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add eggplant steaks, turning to coat, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill eggplant steaks for 5-6 minutes per side, or until tender and slightly charred.
3. Serve with a side of hilarious anecdotes and enjoy!

4. Maple-Glazed Salmon: A Fishy Delight

What You’ll Need:

• 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz. each)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

How to Grill It:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
2. Place salmon fillets in a zip-top bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag, ensuring the salmon is well-coated, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for maximum flavor).
3. Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill salmon for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
4. Serve with a side of fishy puns and enjoy!

5. Italian Sausage Kabobs: A Quick and Easy Feast

What You’ll Need:

• 2 lbs. Italian sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 sweet onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 8 metal or wooden skewers (soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before using)

How to Grill It:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread sausage, bell peppers, and onion onto skewers, alternating as desired.
2. Grill kabobs for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until sausage is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
3. Serve with a side of knee-slapping humor and enjoy!

6. Pork Chop Perfection: Cheap, Easy, and Delicious

What You’ll Need:

• 4 bone-in pork chops, at least 1 inch thick
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

How to Grill It:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Place pork chops in a zip-top bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag, ensuring the pork chops are well-coated, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for maximum flavor).
3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill pork chops for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 145°F.
4. Serve with a side of belly laughs and enjoy!

7. Krabby Patty Knockoffs: A Nickelodeon-Inspired Treat

What You’ll Need:

• 2 lbs. ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 hamburger buns
• 8 lettuce leaves
• 8 slices of tomato
• 8 slices of cheese
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

How to Grill It:

1. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, salt, and pepper. Form into 8 patties.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill patties for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness. Top with cheese during the last minute of grilling to melt.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, dill pickle juice, hot sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika to make “King Neptune’s Poseidon Powder” sauce.
4. Assemble burgers on buns with patties, lettuce, tomato, and a generous dollop of the sauce.
5. Serve with a side of Spongebob-inspired humor and enjoy!

8. Shrimp Taco Showdown: A Quick and Spicy Delight

What You’ll Need:

• 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 8 small flour tortillas
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

How to Grill It:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through and pink.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to make a spicy sauce.
4. Assemble tacos on flour tortillas with grilled shrimp, shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, thinly sliced red onion, and a drizzle of the spicy sauce.
5. Serve with a side of tongue-in-cheek humor and enjoy!

9. Keto Beef Kabobs: A Low-Carb Lover’s Dream

What You’ll Need:

• 2 lbs. beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 1 red onion, cut into wedges
• 8 metal or wooden skewers (soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before using)

How to Grill It:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2. Place sirloin cubes in a zip-top bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag, ensuring the beef is well-coated, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight for maximum flavor).
3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread beef, bell peppers, zucchini, and onion onto skewers, alternating as desired.
4. Grill kabobs for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until beef is cooked to your desired level of doneness and vegetables are tender.
5. Serve with a side of keto-friendly humor and enjoy!

10. London Broil: A Budget-Friendly Steak Experience

What You’ll Need:

• 1 (2-3 lb.) London Broil steak
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste

How to Grill It:

1. Score the London Broil steak on both sides to help the marinade penetrate.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Place London Broil in a zip-top bag and pour in the marinade. Seal the bag, ensuring the steak is well-coated, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight for maximum flavor).
4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill London Broil for 7-8 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired level of doneness (use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 135°F for medium-rare).
5. Let steak rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing across the grain.
6. Serve with a side of British humor and enjoy!

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Final Thoughts

There you have it, folks! Ten mouthwatering BBQ recipes for under $20, all served up with a side of instant win!!!Whether you’re a carnivore, a vegetarian, or somewhere in between, these recipes are sure to please your taste buds and your budget. So, get grilling and enjoy the deliciousness that awaits! And don’t forget to share the laughter and good times with friends and family. Happy grilling!