Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes (Printable)
Buttery garlic bread topped with savory tomato-braised beef and melted cheeses, ideal for feeding a hungry crowd.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 Steps:
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 as it cooks. 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 soften.
04 - Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
05 - Slice the baguette in half lengthwise. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
06 - Spread the garlic butter over both baguette halves and place cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 5 to 6 minutes until bread turns lightly golden. Remove from oven.
08 - Spoon sloppy joe mixture onto one half of each bread piece. Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
09 - Return bread to oven for 5 to 6 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
10 - Sandwich the top and bottom halves together, press gently, slice into portions, and serve while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- There&pos;s nothing like pressing the halves together and hearing that warm, garlicky crunch in every bite.
- You get all the cozy nostalgia of Sloppy Joes with an irresistibly crispy twist that&pos;s just fun to eat.
02 -
- If you skip draining the beef, you&pos;ll end up with soggy bread that falls apart—trust me, I learned the hard way.
- Once I swapped in pre-shredded mozzarella and found it melted clumpy rather than stretchy; always grate your own if you want those beautiful cheese pulls.
03 -
- Let the beef brown without stirring for a bit so it develops a richer, deeper flavor.
- A sprinkle of extra Parmesan right before serving takes the savory factor over the top.