Description
A delicious twist on the classic sloppy joes featuring layers of cheese and savory ground beef, perfect for sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 4 sandwich rolls or thick slices of bread
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain excess fat.
- Add Vegetables: Add chopped onion, green bell pepper, and garlic to the beef. Cook until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: Stir in tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the bottom halves of the sandwich rolls on a baking sheet. Spoon a generous amount of the beef mixture onto each slice.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the beef mixture. Place the other bread halves on top, and then add a slice of cheese over each sandwich.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, until the cheese melts and the bread is slightly toasted.
- Garnish: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- Substitute ground turkey for a leaner version.
- For a crispier texture, lightly butter the bread before assembling the sandwich.
- Serve with a side of coleslaw or a crisp salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg