Sloppy Joes with Cheese

If you love Arby’s Beef and Cheddar, you’ll love this easy Sloppy Joe version! Juicy ground beef cooked in savory sweet Arby’s sauce gets piled onto soft onion buns and topped with melty cheddar sauce. Perfect for weeknights, game day, or feeding a hungry crowd.


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Skip the drive-thru and make these Sloppy Joes with Cheese right at home for a delicious, budget friendly dinner everyone will love! This recipe is a fun twist on the classic Arby’s Beef and Cheddar sandwich, made with simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. Ground beef is cooked with dried minced onion, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and Arby’s sauce until thick, savory, and just a little sweet. The flavors are rich and tangy and every bite is loaded with that nostalgic fast food taste.

Piled high on soft onion hamburger buns and topped with warm, creamy cheddar cheese sauce, these sloppy joes are saucy, cheesy, and incredibly satisfying. To round out the fast food vibe, serve them with a side of curly fries or onion rings. This homemade version is not only easier on your wallet, but it’s also quicker than a drive thru run and you can feed the whole family in under 30 minutes. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a game day treat, Sloppy Joes with Cheese are sure to be a hit!


If you want some more "sloppy joe" recipes, try my Mom's Sloppy Joes or these fun Sloppy Tots!


Ground beef is something we use most often for dinner. If you do too, check out this Slow Cooker Fritos Casserole or these Porcupine Meatballs!


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Recipe tips and substitution ideas:


  • You can add minced garlic or a dash of garlic powder for extra flavor, and a pinch of crushed red pepper for a little heat. Swap the dried minced onion for fresh diced onion if you prefer, and use any type of bun you like. This recipe also works great with ground turkey, pork, or chicken instead of ground beef.
  • Feel free to customize these sloppy joes with your favorite add-ins to make them your own! You can stir in sautéed bell peppers, jalapeños, or caramelized onions for added flavor and texture. A few slices of dill pickles or a handful of crispy French fried onions on top add that classic fast food crunch. For an extra kick, try mixing in hot sauce, pickled jalapeños, or even a splash of BBQ sauce. You can also layer on shredded lettuce or coleslaw for a fresh bite.


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Yield 4 servings
Author Hot Eats and Cool Reads
Prep time
10 Min
Cook time
20 Min
Total time
30 Min

Sloppy Joes with Cheese

These cheesy Sloppy Joes are a fun twist on the classic Arby’s Beef and Cheddar! Ground beef is simmered in Arby’s sauce with onion, brown sugar, and Worcestershire, then loaded onto onion buns with warm cheddar sauce—serve with curly fries for a dinner the whole family will devour.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup Arby's sauce, plus more for topping
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese sauce, plus more for topping
  • 4 onion hamburger buns

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
  2. Stir in the minced dried onion, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and Arby’s sauce.
  3. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.
  4. Spoon the beef mixture onto onion buns.
  5. Top with additional Arby’s sauce and warm cheddar cheese sauce.
  6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

493

Fat

17 g

Sat. Fat

8 g

Carbs

47 g

Fiber

1 g

Net carbs

46 g

Sugar

24 g

Protein

36 g

Sodium

1239 mg

Cholesterol

99 mg

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