Description
Grilled Cheese Sloppy Joes are a delightful twist on the classic comfort food that combines savory ground beef with gooey, melted cheese, all nestled between perfectly toasted brioche slices. This easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, offering a satisfying blend of flavors and textures that will be loved by both kids and adults. Each bite delivers a mouthwatering experience with rich, tangy sauces complemented by melty mozzarella and gouda cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 white onion (diced)
- 3–4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 4 ounces tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
- Brioche sandwich slices
- Slices of mozzarella cheese
- Slices of gouda cheese
- Butter for toasting
Instructions
- Dice the white onion and mince the garlic; set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix kosher salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, and chili powder to create the spice rub.
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook onions until soft (about 4–6 minutes).
- Add ground beef; cook until browned (3–4 minutes). Stir in the spice rub.
- Mix in tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, mustard, and BBQ sauce. Cook until thickened (5–7 minutes). Set aside.
- Assemble by layering cheeses and sloppy joe mixture on brioche slices.
- Toast sandwiches in a skillet with melted butter until golden brown on both sides (about 4 minutes total).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (250g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg