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Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes Recipe

Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes Recipe

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Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes are a delicious twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich, featuring a flavorful ground beef mixture topped with gooey melted cheese, all served on garlic butter-infused Italian bread. This hearty and satisfying dish is perfect for a quick and comforting meal.

Ingredients

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For the Garlic Bread:

  • 1 loaf Italian bread
  • ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

For the Sloppy Joe Filling:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¼ cup yellow onion, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • ¾ cup (180 g) ketchup
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup (113 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup (113 g) sharp cheddar, shredded
  • parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F*. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Slice loaf in half. Place on lined baking sheet.
  4. Slice the loaf of bread lengthwise into two halves. Place both halves of the bread onto the lined baking sheet, cut side up.
  5. Spread garlic butter over cut sides. In a small bowl, combine the butter and garlic salt. Spread the butter mixture over the cut sides of the bread. Set aside while you make the sloppy joe filling.
  6. Make sloppy joe mixture. In a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onions until the beef is no longer pink (8-10 minutes). Drain grease. Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, salt, pepper, and water, mixing until combined.
  7. Assembly. Divide sloppy joe mixture over bread. Top with cheese. Bake.
  8. Divide the sloppy joe mixture between both sides of the loaves and top with the mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Cut and serve. Cut into pieces and serve with parsley for garnish.

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Keywords: Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes, Sloppy Joe Recipe, Comfort Food, Ground Beef Recipes