Description
Melty cheese and savory beef collide in this ultimate Grilled Cheese Sloppy Joes mashup, bringing comfort food to new heights. Hearty, messy, and irresistibly delicious, this sandwich promises to satisfy cravings and elevate your lunch game with bold flavors and cheesy goodness you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 8 slices of bread
- 8 slices of cheddar cheese
Sauce and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) ketchup
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard
Aromatics and Seasoning:
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and diced onions in a skillet over medium heat, ensuring complete cooking and draining any excess grease.
- Incorporate ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and beef broth into the meat mixture, simmering for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens and develops rich flavors.
- Prepare the sandwich foundation by generously coating one side of each bread slice with butter, creating a golden exterior.
- Arrange the first bread slice butter-side down on a preheated griddle or skillet, layering a cheese slice directly on the bread.
- Spoon the warm, savory beef mixture evenly across the cheese, creating a hearty filling that promises robust taste.
- Crown the meat with another cheese slice, then top with the second bread slice, positioning it butter-side facing upward.
- Grill the assembled sandwich at medium heat, carefully monitoring each side to achieve a crisp, caramel-colored crust and ensuring the cheese melts completely, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat, let rest momentarily, then slice diagonally to showcase the melted cheese and succulent meat filling.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, delivering a delightful fusion of classic sloppy joe and grilled cheese textures.
Notes
- Customize meat selection by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives for diverse dietary needs.
- Toast bread beforehand to enhance crispiness and prevent sogginess when adding sloppy joe mixture.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting liquid content – reduce broth for thicker filling or add more for extra sauciness.
- Keep sandwich compact by draining excess meat liquid and using a slotted spoon when transferring sloppy joe mixture to prevent bread from becoming overly saturated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 960 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg