Description
Garlic bread sloppy joes deliver a mouthwatering fusion of classic comfort and zesty flavor. Melted cheese, savory ground beef, and toasted garlic bread create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb ground pork
Bread and Carbohydrates:
- 6 garlic bread slices
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Aromatics and Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sauté diced onions and chopped green bell peppers until they become translucent and slightly softened, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground beef and ground pork to the skillet, breaking the meat into small crumbles and cooking until completely browned and no pink remains, about 7-8 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the meat mixture, then return skillet to the stove and reduce heat to medium.
- Incorporate minced garlic, stirring quickly to prevent burning, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper, mixing thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer the meat sauce for 10-12 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and arrange garlic bread slices on a baking sheet.
- Generously spoon the prepared meat mixture over each garlic bread slice, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the topped bread slices.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted and edges of garlic bread become golden and crispy.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 2-3 minutes, then serve immediately while hot and cheese is still gooey.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef or turkey to reduce overall fat content without compromising flavor.
- Substitute dairy-free cheese for a lactose-intolerant friendly version that maintains the melty texture.
- Prep vegetables in advance to streamline cooking process and reduce total preparation time.
- Consider adding a dash of smoked paprika or red pepper flakes for an extra flavor kick that elevates the traditional sloppy joe profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg