Description
Savor the delightful combination of ground beef, melted cheese, and vibrant veggies in this quick and satisfying twist on classic comfort food.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 1 cup sloppy joe sauce (store-bought or homemade)
For Serving:
- 4 soft hamburger buns
Instructions
- 1. Sauté Vegetables
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil. Sauté diced onions and green bell peppers until softened, about five minutes.
- 2. Brown the Beef
- Add lean ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a spatula as it cooks until browned, approximately six to eight minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- 3. Add Flavor
- Stir in minced garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for an additional two minutes until fragrant.
- 4. Mix in Sloppy Joe Sauce
- Pour in the sloppy joe sauce and mix well. Let it simmer for five minutes to combine flavors.
- 5. Cheese It Up
- Place provolone cheese slices on top of the beef mixture. Cover the skillet and let sit for about two minutes until cheese is melted.
- 6. Serve It Right
- Spoon generous portions onto hamburger buns and serve immediately, with extra napkins on hand for any delicious messiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg