Description
A hearty twist on classic Sloppy Joes with juicy beef, caramelized onions, and creamy provolone cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
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 (for the cheese sauce)
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup milk, warm
- 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 and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned (about 5 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add chopped onions, bell peppers, and garlic to the skillet with the beef. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 3–5 minutes until flavors meld together. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- In a small saucepan, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux. Gradually whisk in warm milk until smooth and slightly thickened (1–2 minutes). Add shredded cheese and stir until fully melted and creamy. If too thick, whisk in a splash more milk.
- Spread 1 tbsp butter on the inside of each bun and toast in a hot pan for 1–2 minutes until golden brown.
- Spoon the beef and vegetable mixture onto toasted buns and drizzle generously with the cheese sauce. Add extra cheese slices if desired and let them melt for a minute before serving.
- Enjoy while hot, with fries, chips, or a side salad.
Notes
Approximate nutritional values; adjust according to specific brands and ingredients used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 925mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg