Description
This Easy Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese combines the best of two comfort foods—savory, saucy Sloppy Joes and crispy, buttery grilled cheese. With a rich, meaty filling and gooey melted cheese between golden, toasted bread, this sandwich is a delicious and satisfying meal for any day of the week!
Ingredients
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For the Sloppy Joe Filling:
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup green bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Grilled Cheese:
- 8 slices sandwich bread (Texas toast or sourdough recommended)
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or 8 slices)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
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Prepare the Sloppy Joe Filling:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
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Assemble the Sandwiches:
- Butter one side of each slice of bread.
- On the unbuttered side, layer shredded cheddar cheese, a scoop of Sloppy Joe filling, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side facing out.
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Cook the Grilled Cheese:
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
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Serve & Enjoy:
- Slice and serve immediately with pickles, fries, or coleslaw!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of smoked paprika to the Sloppy Joe mix.
- Try using pepper jack or provolone cheese for a unique twist.
- Leftover Sloppy Joe filling can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American