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February 23, 2023

Cheesy Beef Sandwich Recipe (Oven-Baked)

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This cheesy beef sandwich recipe makes a delicious, cheesy hot ground beef sandwich that is stuffed inside French rolls, wrapped in foil, and baked in the oven. The bread is crunchy and toasty on the outside, and the inside is warm and tasty.

French roll stuffed with ground beef, cheese, onions and more that is cut in half on a sliver tray.

This delicious beef sandwich is my take on classic Sloppy Joes. It’s hearty and delicious, and full of beefy, cheesy flavor. I’ve been making these delicious sandwiches for quite some time and my family just loves them. I especially love to make these and have leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day. The flavors are absolutely fantastic. When you put this filling on a bun and bake the entire thing, you’re in for a treat like you’ve never had.

Cheesy Beef Sandwich

This delicious sandwich starts with ground beef, onions, garlic, and zippy seasonings for a flavor that’s bold and has just the right amount of heat. Then, I add that mixture to a simple tomato sauce and add cheese until I get a tasty, cheesy, beefy filling. The best part is the way I fill the buns. Rather than just cutting the buns in half and having the filling ooze out all over when you bite into the sandwiches, I fill the buns whole. The middle is hollowed out and stuffed with the beef mixture. Then, the entire thing is baked until the filling is piping hot, and the buns are toasty on the outside and so soft on the inside.

A horizontal photo of a French roll filled with seasoned ground beef, cheese and more cut in half and one half leaning of the other.

Why You’ll Love These Cheesy Ground Beef Sandwiches

  • They’re super flavorful and easy to make.
  • They use simple ingredients that you might already have in your panty or that can easily be found at the local grocery store.
  • They’re hearty and delicious sandwiches perfect for parties, get-togethers, or an easy weeknight dinner.

Cheesy Beef Sandwich Ingredients

The ingredient list for these sandwiches is nothing fancy. You’ll find everything you need in your pantry or at the store. The actual measurements are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

  • Lean ground beef
  • Tomato sauce
  • Chopped black olives
  • Yellow onion
  • Garlic minced
  • Chili powder
  • Cumin
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper
  • Sharp cheddar cheese
  • French sub rolls or hoagie rolls
A couple French rolls filled with ground beef placed on a silver tray .

How to Make This Cheesy Beef Sandwich Recipe

Making this recipe is just as easy as the ingredient list. It only takes a few minutes and a few simple steps!

Step 1: Cook the Beef

Add the ground beef, chopped onions, garlic, seasonings, salt, and black pepper to a large skillet or frying pan and cook over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Drain the grease and return the beef to the pan.

Step 2: Add the Sauce Ingredients

Add the tomato sauce, olives, and cheese to the beef mixture and stir to combine.

Step 3: Fill the Rolls

Slice the tops off of the rolls and hollow them out. Then, spoon the mixture into each roll, replace the top slice of bread, and wrap tightly in foil.

Step 4: Bake

Bake the sandwiches for 20 to 25 minutes at 350 degrees until heated through.

A cheesy beef sandwich half eaten on a silver tray.

Recipe Tips

  • Cook the beef until it’s no longer pink and no further. You don’t want dry beef.
  • When hollowing out the rolls, leave at least ⅓-inch of bread so you don’t break through when filling them.
  • Be careful when unwrapping the sandwiches. They’re hot!

Variations

  • You can make a lower-calorie version with ground turkey.
  • This recipe works with leftover shredded beef or pork, as well.
  • For more heat, add diced jalapenos.
  • You can use your favorite variety of cheese for this mixture.

What to Serve with This Cheesy Beef Sandwich Recipe

These sandwiches are perfect with all your favorite summer and sandwich sides. Some great ideas include:

  • French fries
  • Sweet potato fries
  • Potato chips
  • Tortilla chips
  • Mac and cheese
  • Pasta salad
  • Baked beans
  • Coleslaw
  • Potato salad
  • Soup
A close up of two halves of a cheesy beef sandwich with one on top of the other.

Recipe FAQ

What cheese goes best with beef?

A variety of cheeses work well with beef. Some of the best include:

  • Gouda
  • Cheddar
  • Provolone
  • Swiss
  • Havarti
  • Mozzarella
  • Pepper Jack
  • Gruyere

How long will these cheesy beef sandwiches last in the fridge?

You can store these in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. Be aware that the longer these are stored, the soggier the bread gets.

Can you freeze leftover ground beef sandwiches?

You sure can. They’ll keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.

How to Store and Reheat Cheesy Beef Sandwich

Store these sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For longer storage, wrap leftover sandwiches in a double layer of plastic wrap and place them in an airtight, freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.

To reheat leftovers, wrap the sandwiches in foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 350 until heated through.

A double collage photo of cheesy beef sandwiches with the title of the recipe in the center of the two pictures.

Try This Delicious Cheesy Beef Sandwich Recipe Today

This cheesy beef sandwich recipe is loaded with flavor, not work. It only takes a few minutes and a few simple steps, and everyone always loves the hearty flavors. It doesn’t get much better than that. Whether you make this recipe for lunch, dinner, or a special occasion, just make it. Once you do, I know you’ll be keeping in your regular rotation.

A three collage photo of cheesy beef sandwiches made in French rolls.

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Cheesy Beef Sandwich Recipe

These delicious and hearty cheesy beef sandwiches are a scrumptious twist on the classic sloppy joes. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, onions, garlic, black olives, tomato sauce and cheese stuffed into French rolls, wrapped in foil and baked. So good!
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Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheesy Beef Sandwiches, Cheesy Ground Beef Sandwich
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Deliciously Seasoned

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 15 ounce tomato sauce
  • (2) 4.25 ounce chopped black olives
  • 1 cup onions, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese grated
  • 7-8 French rolls, unsliced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • In a large frying pan, add ground beef, chopped onions, garlic, seasonings, salt and pepper and cook until the meat is cooked thoroughly. Drain grease and return to pan.
  • Add tomato sauce, olives and cheese. Stir until combined.
  • Cut the tops off of each roll and remove the bread inside.
  • Spoon meat mixture into each roll, put the top of the bread back on the roll and wrap each roll in foil.
  • Bake until heated thoroughly, approximately 20-30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, unwrap and enjoy!

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Two halves of a hoagie roll stuffed with ground beef and more stacked on top of each other.

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