Cheesy Sloppy Joe Sandwich (Print-Friendly Version)
Quick sloppy joes with beef, a tangy homemade sauce, and gooey melted cheese on warm buns. Perfect for busy nights and super kid-friendly!
# Ingredients:
→ For the Sloppy Joes
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1/2 cup cheddar cheese, freshly grated
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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3/4 teaspoon sea salt (reduce if your tomato sauce has salt)
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, adjust to taste
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1/4 cup sugar-free BBQ sauce (like Ray's Original)
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1 (8 oz) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
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1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean is best)
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Buns for assembling and serving
# Steps:
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In a small bowl, toss together your black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and onion powder until everything's combined evenly.
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In another small bowl, whisk together your BBQ sauce, mustard, tomato sauce, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
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Grab a box grater and shred the cheddar cheese if you don't already have it pre-shredded. Set it aside for later.
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In a wide skillet on medium heat, cook your ground beef until it's fully browned and there aren't any pink spots left. Drain any extra grease.
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Put the beef back in the skillet. Stir in the spice mix and the sauce. Make sure the meat gets evenly coated with the mixture.
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Toss in the shredded cheddar and stir until it melts completely and mixes into the beef. Take the skillet off the heat.
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Pile the cooked mixture onto your buns. Add any other toppings you like, then dig in.
# Notes:
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Keep leftovers in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
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Let the mixture cool before freezing in a freezer-safe container. It'll last up to 3 months.