Sloppy Joe Grilled Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sloppy Joe Mixture
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2 pounds ground beef
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½ yellow onion, diced
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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15 ounces tomato sauce
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1 cup ketchup
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1 tablespoon mustard
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2 teaspoons beef bouillon powder
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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Salt to taste
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Pepper to taste
→ Sandwich Components
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Cheese slices
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Texas toast bread
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Mayonnaise
# Instructions:
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In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine the diced onion and ground beef. Season with beef bouillon powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the beef is no longer pink.
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Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 30 seconds, then drain excess grease.
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Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer over low-medium heat, blending flavors.
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Heat a separate skillet over medium heat. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice and place mayonnaise side down in the skillet. Layer one slice of cheese, a portion of the sloppy joe mixture, and another slice of cheese on the bread. Top with a second piece of bread, mayonnaise side up.
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Cook each sandwich until both sides are golden brown and the cheese has melted, flipping carefully.
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Serve immediately while hot.
# Notes:
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Drain excess grease after browning the beef to avoid a soggy sandwich.