Description
Cheesy grilled cheese sloppy joes merge classic comfort foods into one irresistible sandwich. Hearty ground beef and melted cheese create a mouthwatering meal perfect for quick dinners that satisfy deep hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Bread and Cheese:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 8 slices white or cheddar cheese
- 8 slices sandwich bread
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, carefully eliminating excess grease.
- Incorporate finely diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and aromatic.
- Blend ketchup, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper into the meat mixture, allowing ingredients to meld together at a gentle simmer for approximately 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and develops rich flavors.
- Generously spread softened butter across one side of each bread slice, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Preheat a separate skillet to medium heat, carefully positioning the first bread slice butter-side down against the cooking surface.
- Layer cheese slice, a hearty portion of sloppy joe filling, and another cheese slice atop the bread, completing the sandwich with the second bread slice positioned butter-side facing upward.
- Grill the sandwich for 3-4 minutes per side, rotating carefully to achieve a golden-brown exterior and completely melted cheese interior.
- Remove from heat, allow to cool briefly, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a cleaner, less greasy filling.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or Swiss for unique flavor profiles.
- Consider using whole grain bread for added nutrition and a heartier texture that complements the rich meat mixture.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline the cooking process and make assembly faster and more enjoyable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg