Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Sloppy Joe Filling
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2 pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
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½ medium yellow onion, diced
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1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
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15 ounces tomato sauce
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1 cup ketchup
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
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2 teaspoons beef bouillon powder
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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Salt and black pepper to taste
→ For the Grilled Cheese
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12 slices Texas toast bread
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12 slices cheese (American or cheddar)
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Mayonnaise for spreading
# Instructions:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and ground beef, seasoning with beef bouillon powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking up the meat, until no pink remains and onions are softened.
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Add minced garlic and cook for 30-45 seconds until fragrant. Drain off excess grease from the skillet to prevent the mixture from being too oily.
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Add tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar to the beef mixture. Stir everything together until well combined and bring to a gentle simmer over low-medium heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Heat a separate skillet or griddle over medium heat. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each piece of Texas toast - this will be the outside of your sandwiches.
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Place 6 slices of bread mayo-side down in the skillet. Top each with a slice of cheese, then add a generous scoop of the sloppy joe mixture (about ⅓ cup per sandwich).
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Add another slice of cheese on top of the sloppy joe mixture, then top with the remaining bread slices, mayo-side up. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
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Remove from heat and let cool for 1-2 minutes before cutting. Cut diagonally and serve immediately while the cheese is still gooey and the filling is hot.
# Notes:
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Mayo creates a better golden crust than butter for grilled cheese
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Don't overfill the sandwiches or they'll be messy to eat
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The beef bouillon powder adds extra savory flavor to the meat
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Cook on medium heat to ensure the cheese melts before the bread burns
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Leftover sloppy joe mixture keeps great in the fridge for other meals