Description
Cheesy Sloppy Joes are a delicious and comforting American classic featuring ground beef cooked with vegetables and savory sauces, topped with melted cheddar cheese, and served on toasted hamburger buns. This easy stovetop recipe comes together quickly, making it a perfect family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 small green bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Sauce and Seasonings
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cheese and Bread
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for toasting buns)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the ground beef and cook for 5–6 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.
- Add Sauces and Seasonings: Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
- Melt the Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts completely and blends smoothly into the sloppy joe mixture.
- Toast the Buns: While the mixture simmers, toast the hamburger buns in a skillet with butter if desired, until golden and warm.
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon the cheesy sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom halves of the toasted buns. Top with the other halves and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Try pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar for a spicier flavor.
- Add a dash of hot sauce if you prefer a bit of heat in your sloppy joes.
