Dill Pickle Sloppy Joe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sloppy Joe Mixture
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1 pound ground beef, lean
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2 teaspoons olive oil (extra-virgin)
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1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
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1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 teaspoons yellow mustard
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1/2 cup ketchup
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 teaspoons light brown sugar
→ For Sandwiches
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2 cups grated cheddar cheese
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Butter (unsalted), for grilling
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8 slices of thick Texas Toast or sturdy bread
# Instructions:
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Heat some olive oil in a big non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Toss in the beef and onions, cooking until the onions soften and the beef is fully browned. This takes about 3 minutes. Drain off the extra fat.
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Add ketchup, garlic powder, mustard, and brown sugar. Stir until everything's blended. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Finally, mix in the pickles. Pour into a bowl, cover it to stay warm, and leave it aside for now.
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Clean out the skillet and put it back on medium heat. Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. Lay a buttered side down in the pan, pile on some cheese, add a good amount of the sloppy joe filling, top with more cheese, and place another slice of bread on top (buttered side up).
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Cook for about 1-2 minutes until the bottom is golden. Flip it carefully, pressing gently to melt the cheese evenly. Cook another 1-2 minutes until the other side turns golden and the cheese is gooey. Use the rest of the ingredients to make 4 sandwiches total.
# Notes:
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Enjoy right away with some potato chips or extra pickles if you want extra crunch.
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Let the sandwich sit for a couple of minutes before cutting to avoid a mess.