Description
These Cheesy Sloppy Joes are a delicious twist on the classic sandwich, with a gooey cheddar cheese topping adding extra flavor. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sloppy Joes:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For serving:
- 4 hamburger buns (toasted)
- Additional cheese slices for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and bell pepper and cook until softened.
- Cook beef: Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add seasonings: Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Add cheese: Turn off heat and stir in shredded cheddar until melted.
- Assemble: Spoon mixture onto toasted buns, top with optional cheese slice, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version.
- Add hot sauce or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Try them on slider buns for party appetizers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
