Cheesy Baked Sloppy Joe Sliders (Open-Faced Melts) 🍔🧀 — juicy beef, tomato, and melty cheese on toasted buns. Here’s the full recipe:

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🍔 Cheesy Sloppy Joe Sliders

🛒 Ingredients (Makes 10–12 sliders)

• 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 1 small green bell pepper, finely diced (optional)

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• ¾ cup ketchup

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

• 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• 10–12 slider buns (or dinner rolls split in half)

• 10–12 tomato slices

• 8–10 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese

• 1 tablespoon butter (for toasting buns)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Sloppy Joe Filling

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.

2. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened.

3. Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.

4. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thick and saucy. Remove from heat.

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2️⃣ Toast the Buns

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Place bun halves on a baking sheet.

3. Lightly butter and toast for 5 minutes until slightly golden.

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3️⃣ Assemble

1. Spoon sloppy joe mixture onto each bun bottom.

2. Add a tomato slice.

3. Top generously with cheese.

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4️⃣ Bake

• Return to oven for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

• Broil 1–2 minutes for golden brown tops.

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🔥 Optional Add-Ons

• Add crispy bacon

• Use pepper jack for spice

• Add pickles under the cheese

• Sprinkle Italian seasoning on top before baking

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💡 Make Ahead Tip

The meat mixture can be made 2–3 days ahead and refrigerated.

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If you’d like, I can also give you:

• A low-carb version 🍔

• A high-protein macro-friendly version 💪

• Or a party tray version using Hawaiian rolls 🎉