Description
Sloppy joe magic meets classic grilled cheese in this mouthwatering “grilled cheese sloppy joes” mashup that promises comfort and flavor in every bite. Melted cheese, savory ground beef, and toasted bread create a legendary sandwich you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices sandwich bread (white, sourdough, or your choice)
- 8 slices cheddar or American cheese
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 4 tbsps butter, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) tomato sauce
- ¼ cup (60 ml) ketchup
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Beef Preparation: Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, ensuring complete cooking and draining excess fat.
- Flavor Enhancement: Incorporate chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables become tender and aromatic.
- Sauce Fusion: Blend ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper into the meat mixture, allowing it to simmer and thicken for 5-7 minutes.
- Sandwich Assembly: Butter bread slices on one side, then layer cheese and sloppy joe filling in a heated skillet, creating a delectable sandwich with alternating cheese and meat.
- Grilling Technique: Cook each sandwich over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula to ensure golden-brown exterior and perfectly melted cheese.
- Serving Presentation: Slice sandwiches diagonally and plate immediately, optionally accompanying with crisp pickles or crunchy chips for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Drain excess fat thoroughly after browning beef to prevent soggy sandwich bottoms and maintain a crisp texture.
- Spread cheese layers evenly on both sides of sloppy joe filling to ensure complete melting and consistent flavor in every bite.
- Use medium-low heat when grilling to achieve golden-brown bread without burning while allowing cheese to melt completely.
- Replace bread with large lettuce leaves or low-carb tortillas for a gluten-free and keto-friendly version of the classic sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg