sloppy joe grilled cheese

Chamois, MO
Updated on Feb 10, 2021

My family loves sloppy joes but I prefer to make them from scratch. I always have the ingredients on hand and don't have to rely on a can. This recipe takes it to the next level by turning them into toasty grilled cheese sandwiches. You can absolutely use this sloppy joe mixture for regular joes on buns but making them grilled is sublime.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Griddle
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 1/2 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped or grated
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 14.5 ounces
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons bbq sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 to 10 slices american or cheddar cheese
  • 8 to 10 slices bread
  • 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
  • sliced dill pickles, optional

How To Make sloppy joe grilled cheese

  • Step 1
    Brown ground beef with onion and bell pepper, drain off fat. Add chopped garlic and cook for a minute more.
  • Step 2
    Add remaining ingredients except bread cheese and butter. Simmer on med low until sauce is reduced and thick, about 15-20 minutes
  • Step 3
    Butter one side of each slice of bread, place one slice of cheese on the unbuttered side the add two heaping spoons of sloppy joe mixture and pickles if desired then another slice of cheese and the other slice of bread.
  • Step 4
    Griiddle on medium heat till toasty brown, turn and griddle the other side. Enjoy.

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Category: Beef
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #beef
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Griddle
Culture: American

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