Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes (Printable Version)
Savory beef filling on garlic-buttered bread, topped with mozzarella and Parmesan, baked until golden and served hot.
# Ingredient List:
→ Sloppy Joe Filling
01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 cup tomato sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
07 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
08 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1 teaspoon brown sugar
11 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
→ Garlic Bread
14 - 1 large French baguette or Italian loaf
15 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
16 - 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
18 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
19 - 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
20 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are softened.
04 - Incorporate tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes until mixture thickens. Remove from heat.
05 - Slice the baguette in half lengthwise. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, finely minced garlic, parsley, and salt.
06 - Evenly spread garlic butter over bread halves. Arrange, cut side up, on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Bake in preheated oven for 5 to 6 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from oven.
08 - Generously spoon sloppy joe filling onto one half of each bread piece. Sprinkle evenly with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
09 - Return bread to oven and bake 5 to 6 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
10 - Place the remaining bread halves on top, press gently to sandwich, and slice for serving. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Your friends will swear you ordered out, but that garlicky crunch couldn't be more homemade.
- This dish practically begs for laughter and seconds, turning any weeknight into a mini celebration.
02 -
- If you skip pre-toasting the bread, your bottom crust goes limp and sad.
- Let the filling thicken—rushing this leaves you with sloppy soup instead of hearty Joes.
03 -
- Taste the sloppy joe mixture just before filling the bread—one final seasoning can take it from good to great.
- Mix up the cheese if you like—a little provolone makes things extra stringy and satisfying.