Description
Melty cheese and savory beef collide in this ultimate Grilled Cheese Sloppy Joes comfort creation. Crispy bread hugs a juicy, flavor-packed filling that promises a delightful twist on classic comfort fare you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef (80-85% lean)
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices of bread
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Sauté ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until completely browned, thoroughly draining any excess fat.
- Incorporate diced onions and bell peppers, cooking for 3-4 minutes until vegetables become translucent and tender.
- Blend tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into the meat mixture, allowing to simmer and reduce for 5-7 minutes until sauce thickens and develops rich flavor.
- Melt butter in a separate pan over medium heat, carefully positioning first bread slice to create a golden foundation.
- Layer one cheese slice directly onto bread, then generously spread sloppy joe mixture across the surface.
- Top with second cheese slice and complete sandwich with another bread slice, ensuring even coverage.
- Grill sandwich for 2-3 minutes per side, watching carefully to achieve a crispy, golden-brown exterior and completely melted cheese.
- Rotate and prepare remaining sandwiches using identical technique, maintaining consistent heat and cooking time.
- Plate immediately while warm, serving as a delectable fusion of classic sloppy joe and grilled cheese flavors.
Notes
- Customize the meat by using ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version that still packs incredible flavor.
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent soggy sandwiches and ensure a rich, concentrated meat mixture that clings perfectly to the bread.
- Select sturdy bread like Texas toast or thick-cut sourdough to withstand the saucy filling without falling apart during grilling.
- Try cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or Swiss to add unique depth and personalize the classic comfort dish to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 655 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg