One-Pot Cheesy Beef Sloppy Joes

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A quick and kid-approved sloppy joe recipe with ground beef simmered in a tangy tomato sauce and finished with melted cheese for a comforting handheld meal. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, yellow onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 600 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 lb ground beef to the skillet. Break the meat apart and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and saucy.
  4. Step 4: Preheat the oven broiler to high. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture evenly onto the bottom halves of 4 hamburger buns, then sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
  5. Step 5: Place the buns on a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Top with the bun tops and serve immediately.

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