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Get ready to upgrade your Sloppy Joe game with this Italian-inspired version served on buttery, garlicky bread! These Italian Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes combine savory ground beef, rich tomato sauce, melty cheese, and garlic toast for the ultimate comfort food mashup.

Ingredients

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For the Sloppy Joe Filling:

  • 1 lb ground beefĀ (or ground turkey/chicken)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, dicedĀ (optional)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup beef brothĀ (or water)

For the Garlic Bread:

  • 1 loaf Italian bread or French baguette
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

For Topping:

  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Make the Sloppy Joe Filling

  • In aĀ large skillet, cookĀ ground beefĀ over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  • AddĀ onion, bell pepper, and garlic, sautĆ©ing forĀ 3-4 minutesĀ until softened.
  • Stir inĀ tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, oregano, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour inĀ beef brothĀ and simmer forĀ 10-12 minutesĀ until thickened.

2. Prepare the Garlic Bread

  • Preheat oven to 400Ā°F (200Ā°C).
  • Slice theĀ Italian breadĀ in half lengthwise.
  • In a bowl, mixĀ softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and Parmesan.
  • Spread theĀ garlic butterĀ evenly over the bread halves.
  • Place on aĀ baking sheetĀ and toast forĀ 5-7 minutesĀ until golden.

3. Assemble & Broil

  • Spoon theĀ Sloppy Joe mixtureĀ over the toasted garlic bread.
  • Sprinkle withĀ mozzarella cheese.
  • Broil forĀ 2-3 minutesĀ until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

4. Garnish & Serve

  • Top withĀ fresh basil or parsley.
  • Slice and serveĀ immediately while hot and gooey!

Notes

šŸ”¹Ā Boost the FlavorĀ ā€“ AddĀ red pepper flakesĀ for heat orĀ a splash of balsamic glazeĀ for sweetness.
šŸ”¹Ā Bread ChoiceĀ ā€“ AĀ ciabatta loafĀ works great for extra crunch.
šŸ”¹Ā Make It AheadĀ ā€“ The filling can be madeĀ 1-2 days in advanceĀ and reheated.
šŸ”¹Ā Vegetarian OptionĀ ā€“ Swap beef forĀ lentils or plant-based crumbles.

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