Description
Rich, meaty, and deeply savory, these Steakhouse Burger Sloppy Joes combine the indulgence of a gourmet burger with the weeknight ease of a skillet sloppy joe. The seasoned ground chuck and bold sauce, finished with melty provolone on a toasted brioche bun, deliver steakhouse depth in every bite.
Ingredients
1 pound ground chuck (80/20)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup beef stock
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 brioche buns
4 slices provolone or sharp white cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil (for toasting buns)
Optional: lettuce or arugula for layering
Instructions
1. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
2. Add the ground chuck and let it sear undisturbed for 3 minutes before breaking it up.
3. Continue cooking until browned, then drain most of the fat, leaving about a tablespoon.
4. Add minced garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring to combine.
5. Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
6. Pour in beef stock and reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes until thickened.
7. Place a slice of provolone cheese over the beef and cover the skillet for 1 minute to melt.
8. Toast brioche buns cut-side down in a dry skillet with a little olive oil until golden.
9. Assemble sloppy joes: bottom bun, lettuce (optional), beef-cheese mixture, top bun.
10. Serve immediately while hot and gooey.
Notes
Let the meat sit untouched at first to develop a flavorful sear.
Simmering the sauce uncovered thickens it and intensifies the flavor.
Toasting the buns prevents sogginess and adds texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: steakhouse sloppy joes, gourmet burger, ground beef dinner