Description
Cheesy Sloppy Joes are a classic comfort food that is quick and easy to make, perfect for a delicious weeknight meal. These hearty sandwiches are loaded with savory ground beef in a tangy, cheesy sauce, sandwiched between buttery toasted buns.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Additional:
- 4 hamburger buns
- butter for toasting (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned and fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan. Cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Prepare Sauce: Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened. Fold in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Toast Buns: While the mixture simmers, toast hamburger buns with butter for extra flavor and texture.
- Assemble: Spoon the cheesy ground beef mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns, top with the other halves. Serve warm.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or plant-based crumbles as a substitute for beef.
- Add jalapeños for a spicy twist, or top with extra cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
