Description
Sloppy joe with smokey provolone cheese brings comfort food to new heights. Hearty meat and melted cheese create a satisfying sandwich perfect for casual dining with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) ground beef
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) ground turkey
- 4 sandwich rolls
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Butter
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium temperature, combining chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant.
- Brown Protein: Add ground beef to the skillet, methodically breaking down the meat with a wooden spoon, ensuring complete and even cooking while developing rich caramelized notes.
- Spice Infusion: Generously sprinkle smoked paprika, chili powder, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into the meat, creating a complex and vibrant flavor foundation.
- Sauce Integration: Blend tomato sauce, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce into the meat mixture, stirring thoroughly to marry the ingredients and build deep, harmonious flavors.
- Simmer and Concentrate: Reduce heat and allow the mixture to gently simmer, occasionally stirring, until the sauce thickens and transforms into a robust, intensely flavored filling.
- Prepare Rolls: Lightly brush sandwich rolls with butter and toast until achieving a golden, crisp exterior that provides textural contrast to the tender filling.
- Assemble and Melt: Ladle the smoky meat mixture onto toasted roll bottoms, top with Provolone cheese, and briefly broil until the cheese melts into a luxurious, bubbling layer.
- Finalize and Serve: Complete the sandwich with optional garnishes like pickles or coleslaw, add the top bun, and serve immediately alongside crisp french fries or a fresh salad for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Select Lean Meat: Choose ground beef with 85% lean meat to balance flavor and prevent excessive greasiness while maintaining juicy texture.
- Control Spice Intensity: Adjust cayenne and chili powder quantities to personalize heat level, starting with smaller amounts for milder versions.
- Perfect Sauce Consistency: Simmer sauce slowly, stirring occasionally, to develop rich flavors and achieve thick, clingy texture that won’t drip excessively.
- Toast Rolls Strategically: Brush rolls with butter sparingly and toast until light golden to prevent burning while creating crispy exterior that supports heavy filling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg