sloppy joe grilled cheese sandwich

Wichita, KS
Updated on Apr 19, 2016

Do you like a good sloppy Joe? Check… Do you like a good grilled cheese? Check… Well, why not combine them together into one yummy sandwich… What could go wrong? So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 3 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound breakfast sausage
  • 1/4 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 medium green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, kosher variety, or to taste
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup filtered water
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • THE SANDWICH
  • 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 6 slices good firm bread
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise

How To Make sloppy joe grilled cheese sandwich

  • Step 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • Step 2
    THE SLOPPY JOE MIX
  • Step 3
    Gather your ingredients.
  • Step 4
    Add the ground beef, sausage, and onion to a skillet over medium heat.
  • Step 5
    Cook until the onions begin to soften, and the protein has almost cooked, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Chef’s Note: Use a wooden spoon to break the meat into small pieces.
  • Step 7
    Drain off any excess grease.
  • Step 8
    Add the green bell pepper, and garlic.
  • Step 9
    Cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Step 10
    Add the tomato paste, and stir to incorporate.
  • Step 11
    Add the remainder of the ingredients
  • Step 12
    Stir to thoroughly combine.
  • Step 13
    Allow the mixture to lightly simmer until the sauce begins to reduce and thicken, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Step 14
    Remove from heat, and allow it to cool.
  • Step 15
    THE SANDWICH
  • Step 16
    Gather your ingredients.
  • Step 17
    Brush the mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice.
  • Step 18
    Add some of the cheese to one of the slices (the side without the mayo).
  • Step 19
    Add some of the sloppy Joe mix on top.
  • Step 20
    Add more cheese to the top.
  • Step 21
    Finish with the top slice of bread (mayo side out).
  • Step 22
    Place the sandwich into a skillet over medium heat.
  • Step 23
    Flip after about 90 seconds.
  • Step 24
    Continue to flip every 90 seconds until both sides are nice and brown, about 5 or 6 flips.
  • Step 25
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • Step 26
    Cut on the bias, and serve with your favorite sides. Enjoy.
  • Step 27
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

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Ingredient: Beef
Culture: American
Category: Sandwiches
Method: Stove Top

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