Smash-Style Sloppy Joe Burgers

Name: Smash-Style Sloppy Joe Burgers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 whole American Cheese; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 0.33 cup Diced Green Bell Pepper; 0.33 cup Diced Onion; 0.25 tsp Garlic Powder; 0.5 lb Ground Beef; 2 whole Hamburger Bun; 1.5 tsp Olive Oil; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.5 cup Sloppy Joe Sauce

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Comfort-Food

Smash-Style Sloppy Joe Burgers combine caramelized, crispy-edged beef with a tangy, slightly sweet Sloppy Joe sauce for a rich, saucy bite. Melted American cheese adds creaminess, while toasted buns soak up the flavorful juices without falling apart. Perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a game-day spread when you want big flavor with minimal fuss.

Prep5 mins
Cook10 mins
Serves2
DifficultyEasy

1

Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, onion, and bell pepper; season with garlic powder and cook, stirring constantly, until softened and browned at the edges, about 5 minutes.
2

Gather the onion mixture into 4 mounds. Divide the beef into 4 portions and set each portion on top of a mound of peppers and onions. Using a flat spatula, press down firmly on each to make thin patties. Season evenly with salt and pepper and cook, without moving, until browned on the bottom and around the edges, about 3 minutes.
3

Flip the burgers and spoon 2 tablespoons of Sloppy Joe sauce on each. Lay cheese slices over two of the burgers and cap them with the remaining 2 burgers.
4

Toast each bun in the pan drippings and place the stacked burgers on the buns. Serve with more sauce if desired.