Description
Grilled Cheese Sloppy Joes are a scrumptious fusion of two beloved comfort foods that are sure to impress at any meal. This easy-to-make dish combines the savory flavors of seasoned ground beef with gooey layers of melted mozzarella and gouda cheese, all sandwiched between buttery brioche slices. Perfect for busy weeknights or game day gatherings, these hearty sandwiches deliver on flavor and satisfaction without requiring hours in the kitchen. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, Grilled Cheese Sloppy Joes will become a family favorite you can whip up in no time.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 white onion (diced)
- 3–4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 4 ounces tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
- Brioche sandwich slices
- Slices of mozzarella cheese
- Slices of gouda cheese
- Butter for toasting
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic; set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté onions in avocado oil until soft.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks; season with salt, pepper, and spices.
- Stir in tomato sauce, paste, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and BBQ sauce; cook until thickened.
- Assemble sandwiches with cheese and sloppy joe filling between brioche slices.
- Toast in the skillet with butter until golden brown on both sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (210g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg