Description
A mouthwatering take on the classic sloppy joe, featuring ground beef, sautéed vegetables, and a creamy cheese sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend for juiciness)
- 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 warm milk
- 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
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Brown the meat for about 5 minutes, then drain excess fat if needed.
- Incorporate the finely chopped onions, diced bell peppers, and minced garlic into the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until everything softens beautifully.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Let this simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together perfectly.
- In a separate small saucepan, melt 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Gradually sprinkle in flour, stirring continuously for about 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in warm milk to create a smooth mixture. Add in the shredded cheese, stirring until it melts and becomes creamy.
- Toast your buns by spreading 1 tbsp of butter on the inside of each bun and placing them in a hot pan. Toast for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- To assemble, spoon the beef mixture onto each toasted bun, drizzling generously with the cheese sauce. Feel free to add extra cheese slices if desired.
Notes
Experiment with different cheeses for added flavor. These sloppy joes can also be made ahead of time for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: sloppy joe, Philly cheesesteak, Gordon Ramsay, comfort food, easy dinner