Description
This Steakhouse Burger Sloppy Joes recipe is a gourmet twist on a comfort classic—juicy ground beef simmered in a rich, tangy steakhouse-style sauce, served on buttery brioche buns with melty cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners, this easy sloppy joe recipe is a family favorite with bold flavors.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (85/15 or 90/10)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp steak sauce (like A1)
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 cup beef broth
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
4 brioche buns
Optional: lettuce, tomato slices, crispy bacon, pickles
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil and sauté diced onions until translucent.
2. Add minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
4. Stir in ketchup, steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and beef broth. Mix to combine.
5. Let the mixture simmer for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
6. Turn off the heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
7. Toast brioche buns lightly. Spoon beef mixture onto each bottom bun.
8. Add your favorite toppings like lettuce or pickles, then place the top bun and serve.
Notes
Toasting the brioche buns adds texture and prevents them from getting soggy.
Don’t skip the simmering step—it helps the sauce thicken and develop deep flavor.
Freshly shredded cheddar melts better than pre-shredded and gives a creamier result.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Ground Beef
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg