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Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese

Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese
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Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese is the perfect comfort food mashup combining the hearty, savory filling of traditional sloppy joes with golden, melted cheese, all sandwiched between toasted bread. Ready in under 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe delivers a satisfying meal featuring gooey cheese, tangy sauce, and juicy beef, ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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Meat and Filling

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Cheese and Bread

  • 4 slices cheddar or American cheese
  • 8 slices white or sourdough bread
  • 2 tbsp butter (for toasting)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sloppy Joe Filling: Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Add chopped onions and garlic, sautéing until softened. Stir in ketchup, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer until thick and flavorful.
  2. Assemble the Sandwich: Butter one side of each slice of bread. Place one slice, butter-side-down, on a hot skillet or griddle. Add a generous amount of sloppy joe mixture, then top with cheese slices. Cover with the second slice of bread, butter-side-up.
  3. Grill to Perfection: Cook the sandwich over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese has melted thoroughly. Flip carefully to toast both sides evenly.
  4. Serve Warm: Remove from heat and let the sandwich rest for a minute to avoid burning your mouth. Slice in half and enjoy the gooey cheese and savory sloppy joe filling.

Notes

  • Patience on Browning: Take time to brown the beef fully for deeper flavor in your sloppy joe filling.
  • Low to Medium Heat: Cook your sandwich slowly on medium heat to get crisp bread without burning and melted cheese inside.
  • Cheese Placement: Place cheese both under and over the filling for extra melt and flavor in every bite.
  • Use Fresh Bread: Avoid stale bread to ensure crunch and prevent sogginess from the sloppy joe sauce.
  • Drain Excess Liquid: If the sloppy joe mixture seems too wet, drain a bit before assembling to avoid a soggy sandwich.

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Keywords: sloppy joe, grilled cheese, comfort food, sandwich, quick dinner, family meal

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