Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes (Print)
Buttery garlic bread stuffed with seasoned beef tomato filling and melted cheeses for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal.
# 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 Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, breaking up with a wooden spoon until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables become soft.
04 - Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat.
05 - Slice baguette in half lengthwise. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, finely minced garlic, parsley, and salt.
06 - Spread garlic butter evenly over cut sides of both bread halves. Place them cut side up on the baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes until lightly golden.
07 - Remove bread from oven. Spoon sloppy joe filling generously onto each bottom half. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly over the filling.
08 - Return to oven for 5 to 6 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Top with remaining bread halves, gently press together, and slice into individual servings. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Juicy beef tucked into buttery garlic bread feels more satisfying than any takeout sandwich.
- The recipe’s easy enough to throw together fast, but hearty enough for a gathering with friends.
02 -
- If you skimp on toasting the bread before adding the filling, you risk a soggy bottom—been there, regretted that.
- Simmering the sauce long enough is what makes the filling thick enough to hold its own inside the loaf.
03 -
- Letting the filling cool slightly before assembling prevents molten sauce burns and helps slices stay neat.
- A final sprinkle of Parmesan straight from the broiler is the upgrade you didn't know you needed.