Description
These Grilled Cheese Sloppy Joes combine the classic, savory sloppy joe filling with the crispy, cheesy goodness of a grilled cheese sandwich. Perfectly seasoned ground beef cooked with onions and green peppers is smothered in a tangy sauce, then sandwiched between buttery toasted bread with melted cheddar cheese for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sloppy Joe Filling
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- ¼ cup chopped green pepper
- â…” cup ketchup
- 1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- â…› teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
Sandwich Assembly
- 8 slices Texas toast or hearty white bread
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Cook the Filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, chopped onion, and green pepper until the beef is browned and the vegetables are softened. Drain any excess fat if necessary to keep the mixture from being greasy.
- Add Sauce: Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, ground mustard, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Let the mixture simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the flavors meld together. Then remove the skillet from the heat.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Butter one side of each bread slice. Place four slices, buttered side down, on a griddle or large skillet. On each slice, layer shredded cheddar cheese, a generous scoop of the sloppy joe mixture, and more cheddar cheese. Top each with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
- Grill: Cook the sandwiches over medium heat, pressing slightly with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese has melted, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Flip carefully to cook the other side evenly.
- Serve: Let the sandwiches cool slightly before slicing in half. Serve warm alongside chips, pickles, or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce to the sloppy joe mixture.
- Use hearty bread like Texas toast to prevent sogginess from the filling.
- Optional cayenne pepper adds a subtle heat; omit for a milder version.
- Pressing the sandwich with a spatula helps everything stay together during cooking.
- Leftover sloppy joe filling can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
