Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Grilled Cheese Sloppy Joes, a comforting twist on the classic sloppy joe. This recipe combines savory ground beef simmered in a rich tomato sauce with layers of gooey mozzarella and gouda cheese, all nestled between perfectly toasted brioche slices. Ideal for weeknight dinners, game day gatherings, or any occasion where comfort food steals the show, these sandwiches promise to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll find this dish not only fun to prepare but also deliciously satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 white onion (diced)
- 3–4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 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
- Slices of mozzarella cheese
- Slices of gouda cheese
- Brioche sandwich slices
- Butter for toasting
Instructions
- Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Set aside.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add avocado oil and diced onions; cook until soft.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, and chili powder.
- Stir in tomato sauce and paste; mix well and let simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Incorporate ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and BBQ sauce; simmer until thickened.
- Assemble sandwiches by layering mozzarella and gouda cheeses with the sloppy joe mixture between brioche slices.
- Toast on a skillet with melted butter until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (300g)
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 74g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg