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Sloppy Joe sandwich with Cheddar cheese, richly filled with minced meat
Rich meat sauce covered in gooey, melted sharp cheddar

Cheddar Melt Sloppy Joes

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
The 'messy' sibling of the Cheeseburger. Cheddar cheese is no accidental choice: this cheese melts superbly, and its mature, salty flavour rivals the intense sweetness of the ragu. When sprinkled onto the hot meat, the cheese begins to melt instantly, creeping between the layers of meat and making every bite creamy.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 720 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Frying pan
  • Grater
  • Knife

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Mustard
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1 ✓

Brown the meat in the frying pan. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until soft.

Tip: The fat content of the meat determines if you need oil. For beef, you usually don't.
2 ✓

Season (salt, pepper, paprika), then pour in the sauces and water. Bring to a boil.

Tip: Be careful with salt, as the cheese will also be salty at the end!
3 ✓

Simmer the ragu until thick (approx. 10 minutes). Meanwhile, grate the cheese.

Tip: Cheddar releases its flavour best at room temperature, take it out of the fridge in time.
4 ✓

Pile the hot ragu onto the buns and immediately sprinkle generously with cheese to melt.

Tip: If you want it extra melty, cover the cheese-topped meat in the pan for a minute before serving.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use processed cheese slices?
Processed cheese melts well, but lags behind real Cheddar in flavour. If you can, buy a block of mature Cheddar and grate it fresh.
When should I add the cheese?
There are two schools: either mix it into the ragu at the end (to melt completely), or sprinkle it on top when serving. This recipe suggests sprinkling for visual appeal and texture.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Minced beef
  • 1 whole Onion
  • 1 tsp Ground paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 200 ml Ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Mustard
  • 2 tbsp Barbecue sauce
  • 50 ml Water
  • 4 whole Burger buns
  • 100 g Cheddar cheese (grated)