Description
Cheesy comfort meets messy delight in these irresistible Grilled Cheese Sloppy Joes, blending classic sandwich favorites into one mouthwatering meal. Gooey melted cheese and savory beef promise a flavor explosion that will satisfy hearty appetites and create memorable dinner moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 1 pound (1 lb) lean ground beef
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) butter
Base and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) Worcestershire sauce
Bread:
- 4 slices thick bread (sourdough or Texas toast)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium temperature, crumble ground beef with chopped onions and cook until meat browns and onions become translucent, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Drain any excess grease from the skillet to prevent soggy mixture.
- Pour ketchup and Worcestershire sauce into the meat, stirring thoroughly to combine flavors.
- Reduce heat and allow mixture to simmer, developing rich taste for about 10 minutes.
- Spread softened butter generously on one side of each bread slice, ensuring complete coverage.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat for optimal grilling conditions.
- Place one bread slice butter-side down on the hot skillet, creating a golden foundation.
- Spoon the savory meat mixture evenly across the bread slice, covering the surface completely.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the meat, allowing it to melt and create a creamy layer.
- Top with second bread slice, butter-side facing upward.
- Grill for 3-4 minutes until bottom turns crispy and golden brown.
- Carefully flip the sandwich, cooking the other side until cheese melts and bread becomes equally crisp.
- Remove from heat, let rest for one minute to set the ingredients.
- Slice diagonally and serve immediately with tangy pickles or crispy potato chips.
Notes
- Lean Meat Swap: Choose ground turkey or chicken for a lighter, lower-fat version that maintains the same delicious flavor profile.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Use gluten-free bread and verify Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Cheese Variety Boost: Experiment with different cheese combinations like pepper jack, Swiss, or smoked gouda to add unique flavor dimensions.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare meat mixture in advance and refrigerate, allowing flavors to develop and simplifying meal preparation when ready to assemble sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg