Description
Gourmet grilled cheese sloppy joes combine classic comfort foods in one irresistible sandwich. Melted cheese, savory beef, and toasted bread create a mouthwatering meal that satisfies deep hunger cravings you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 8 slices sandwich bread
Instructions
- In a large skillet, sizzle ground beef with diced onions and minced garlic over medium-high heat until meat turns rich brown and crumbles completely.
- Drain away excess grease, then return skillet to stovetop and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Incorporate ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce into the meat mixture, stirring thoroughly until sauce caramelizes and thickens, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare a separate skillet, heating it to medium temperature and lightly coating surface with butter.
- Place bread slices butter-side down, allowing one side to transform into a crispy golden surface.
- Spread the savory meat mixture generously across the unbuttered side of the toasted bread.
- Sprinkle abundant cheddar cheese over the meat to ensure complete coverage.
- Crown the sandwich with another slice of bread, butter-side facing outward.
- Grill each side of the sandwich for 2-3 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread achieves a deep golden-brown color and cheese melts completely into a creamy consistency.
- Remove from heat, let cool momentarily, then slice diagonally and serve immediately.
Notes
- Achieve the perfect meat texture by breaking down ground beef into small, uniform crumbles while cooking to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Control the sweetness and tanginess by gradually adding sauce ingredients and tasting, allowing you to customize the sloppy joe mixture to your preference.
- Use room temperature butter for easier spreading and more consistent toasting, preventing bread from tearing and creating a crispy, golden-brown exterior.
- Opt for sturdy bread like Texas toast or thick-cut sourdough to prevent sogginess and provide a solid base for the meaty, cheesy filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg