Description
A quick and delicious recipe for Cheesy Sloppy Joes featuring ground beef cooked with aromatic vegetables and a rich, tangy tomato-based sauce, all melted with cheddar cheese and served on toasted hamburger buns for a comforting, family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp oil (vegetable or olive oil)
Sloppy Joe Sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mustard (yellow or dijon)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Cheese and Assembly
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or mix of cheddar and mozzarella)
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
- Pickles or fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed to avoid grease in the final dish.
- Add the Vegetables: Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic with the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent, ensuring flavors meld well.
- Make the Sloppy Joe Sauce: Add ketchup, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir thoroughly and simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken the sauce and marry the flavors.
- Add the Cheese: Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese (or cheddar and mozzarella blend). Stir continuously until the cheese melts fully and creates a creamy, cheesy texture throughout the meat mixture.
- Assemble the Sloppy Joes: Spoon the cheesy sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the toasted hamburger buns. Place the top halves on each sandwich to complete.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with pickles or fresh parsley if desired. Pair with fries or a simple salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat.
- For extra flavor, toast buns lightly with butter before assembling.
- Adjust seasoning such as salt and pepper to taste during cooking.
- Mixing two types of cheese adds a more complex flavor and creaminess.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
