Description
A mouthwatering twist on a classic these Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes combine buttery, garlicky bread with saucy, savory beef filling for the ultimate comfort food mashup.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion, finely diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp yellow mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 loaf French bread, sliced in half lengthwise
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 tsp garlic powder
1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
3. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
5. Meanwhile, mix softened butter with garlic powder. Spread evenly over both halves of the French bread.
6. Place bread on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes until lightly crisp.
7. Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture evenly over both bread halves.
8. Top with shredded cheese and return to the oven for another 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Slice into pieces, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Use garlic Texas toast as a shortcut for quick preparation.
Try adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated in the oven for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner, Sandwiches
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: garlic bread sloppy joes, cheesy sloppy joes, comfort food, easy family dinner