Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes are a delicious twist on the classic sloppy joe, featuring a savory beef mixture served on garlic butter-coated bread. Here’s a recipe to make these hearty and flavorful sandwiches:
Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes
Ingredients:
For the Garlic Bread:
- 1 loaf Italian bread or French bread (sliced in half lengthwise)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Sloppy Joe Filling:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Garlic Bread:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, fresh parsley (if using), and salt.
- Prepare Bread: Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the Italian or French bread.
- Bake: Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and crispy.
2. Prepare the Sloppy Joe Filling:
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika (if using), dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are well combined and the filling has thickened.
3. Assemble the Sloppy Joes:
- Top the Bread: Once the garlic bread is done baking, remove it from the oven and slice it into individual sandwich-sized pieces if needed.
- Add Filling: Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the garlic bread slices.
- Serve: Serve the garlic bread sloppy joes warm.
Tips:
- Cheese Option: For extra indulgence, you can top the sloppy joe filling with shredded cheese (like cheddar or mozzarella) and melt it under the broiler for a minute or two before serving.
- Make Ahead: The sloppy joe filling can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator. Reheat before assembling the sandwiches.
Enjoy your Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes, a delicious and hearty twist on a classic comfort food!