Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese
Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese is the ultimate comfort food mashup, combining savory ground beef with gooey melted cheese nestled between crispy, buttery sourdough. This indulgent sandwich delivers an explosion of flavors and textures, perfect for lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 mix)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through. Drain excess fat and add the chopped onion; sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Assemble the sandwich by placing one slice of sourdough in a heated skillet. Add sloppy joe filling and top with cheddar cheese before covering with another slice of bread.
- Butter both sides of the sandwich and grill over medium heat until golden brown on each side (about 3 minutes per side) and cheese is melted.
- Let cool slightly before slicing in half and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with lentils or mushrooms. - Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack for an added kick or include jalapeños for extra flavor. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat on a skillet to maintain crispiness.