Description
A nostalgic and comforting meal featuring savory ground beef simmered in a tangy tomato-based sauce, finished with a generous amount of melted sharp cheddar cheese for a velvety, cheesy texture.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef: 1 pound (80/20 blend)
- Yellow Onion: 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- Green Bell Pepper: 1 medium pepper (diced)
- Garlic: 2 cloves (minced)
- Ketchup: 1 cup
- Yellow Mustard: 1 tablespoon
- Brown Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Worcestershire Sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese: 1.5 cups (freshly shredded)
- Hamburger Buns: 4 to 6 buns
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Brown the ground beef with diced onions and green peppers, breaking the meat into crumbles.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Assemble the Dish: Stir in the garlic, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cook to Perfection: Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Finishing Touches: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spoon onto toasted buns and serve immediately.
Notes
- Toast the buns with butter to prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Always shred your own cheddar from a block for a smoother melt.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of beef broth to reach the desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Beef and Cheddar Sloppy Joes, Cheesy Sloppy Joes, Homemade Sloppy Joes, Family Dinner, Ground Beef Recipes