Description
Garlic bread sloppy joes combine classic comfort with a flavor-packed twist that delights taste buds. Hearty ground beef, melted cheese, and zesty marinara sauce nestled between crispy garlic bread make this dish a crowd-pleasing dinner you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Bread and Cheese:
- 6 garlic bread rolls
- 6 slices mozzarella cheese
- 6 slices provolone cheese
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Aromatics:
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, thoroughly draining any excess fat.
- Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic into the meat, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Blend ketchup, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper into the meat mixture, allowing it to simmer at medium-low temperature for 5-7 minutes until sauce thickens and melds together.
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C) while preparing garlic bread components.
- Combine melted butter with garlic powder, generously brushing the mixture across bread rolls to ensure even coating.
- Toast bread rolls in preheated oven for 5-7 minutes until edges turn golden and crispy.
- Layer a slice of cheese atop each toasted roll, returning to oven for an additional 2 minutes to create a perfectly melted cheese surface.
- Generously spoon the prepared sloppy joe mixture onto the cheesy garlic bread foundation.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the assembled sloppy joes for a vibrant, herbaceous finish.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain hot and cheese maintains its melted consistency.
Notes
- Customize meat options by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version.
- Control spice levels by adjusting mustard and BBQ sauce quantities to suit different taste preferences.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline cooking process and reduce overall meal preparation time.
- Use gluten-free rolls or lettuce wraps to make the recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg