Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes (Printable Version)
Buttery garlic bread filled with savory sloppy joe-style beef and melted cheeses for an easy, crowd-ready handheld.
# What You 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 Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Add chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
04 - Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Allow the mixture to simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until thickened, then remove from heat.
05 - Slice the baguette in half lengthwise. In a small bowl, blend softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt.
06 - Spread garlic butter evenly over both bread halves and place cut side up on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes until lightly golden.
07 - Generously spoon sloppy joe filling onto one half of each toasted bread piece. Sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
08 - Return the bread to the oven for another 5 to 6 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Place the remaining bread halves on top, press gently to sandwich, and use a sharp knife to cut into portions. Serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of gooey, savory filling and crisp, herby bread feels like a comfort food upgrade only insiders know about.
- Its the rare crowd-pleaser that actually keeps hands (and plates) clean, perfect for movie night chaos or easygoing dinners.
02 -
- Lining the baking sheet is a lifesaver – baked cheese loves to stick, and soaked bread is no fun to scrape off.
- I once skimped on garlic, thinking less was more, but the bold flavor is what everyone raves about, so go all in.
03 -
- For easy assembly and slicing, let the bread cool just a minute before building the sandwich – hot bread can squish and tear.
- Mixing a little Parmesan right into the butter turns every bite even more savory and irresistible.