Description
A delicious and messy take on classic sloppy joes, featuring ground beef, sautéed vegetables, and a creamy cheese sauce served on toasted brioche buns.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 small green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup milk (warm)
- 1 cup shredded provolone or white American cheese
- 4 brioche or hamburger buns (toasted)
- 1 tbsp butter (for toasting buns)
- Extra provolone or cheddar cheese slices (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef by heating a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Sauté the vegetables by tossing in the chopped onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic until softened.
- Season the mixture by stirring in Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Let those flavors mingle for a solid 3-5 minutes.
- Make the cheese sauce by melting butter in a little saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour for a minute and gradually whisk in warm milk until smooth. Add shredded cheese, mixing until creamy.
- Toast the buns by spreading butter on the insides and toasting them in a hot pan until golden brown.
- Assemble the sloppy joes by spooning the beef mixture onto the toasted buns, then drizzling with cheese sauce. Add extra cheese slices if desired.
- Serve immediately with sides like fries or chips.
Notes
Feel free to use ground turkey for a lighter option, and adjust seasonings to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: sloppy joes, cheesesteak, ground beef, comfort food, easy recipes