Is This The Best Way To Eat A Sloppy Joe?

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Ground turkey reduces fat while canned lentils provide a vegetarian option.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt lowers calories and adds creaminess.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while monterey jack is often cheaper.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Plain yogurt offers similar tanginess with fewer calories.

Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet; cook until softened.

Stir in tomato paste and mix well.

Add Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, mustard, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and brown sugar; mix and cook until combined.

Transfer the mixture into oven-safe ramekins.

Top the mixture with a blend of gruyere and cheddar cheese.

Place ramekins on a baking sheet to catch grease.

Prepare bread for grilled cheese dippers by spreading mayonnaise on the outside.

Pan-fry the bread until golden brown and crispy.

Serve the sloppy joe dip with grilled cheese dippers.

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