Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes (Printable Version)
Hearty sloppy joe filling on garlicky bread halves with melted mozzarella and Parmesan—easy comfort for a 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 Make:
01 - Preheat 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 into small pieces 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 vegetables are softened.
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 the mixture is thickened. Remove from heat.
05 - Slice the baguette in half lengthwise. In a small bowl, combine softened butter, finely minced garlic, chopped parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
06 - Spread the garlic butter evenly over both bread halves. Place the bread cut side up on the prepared baking sheet.
07 - Bake for 5 to 6 minutes until the bread is lightly golden. Remove from oven.
08 - Generously spoon the sloppy joe filling onto one half of each bread piece. Sprinkle evenly with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
09 - Return to the oven for 5 to 6 minutes, until cheeses are melted and bubbling.
10 - Sandwich the top and bottom bread halves together, press gently, and slice into servings. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The garlic butter soaks into the bread, making every bite outrageously rich and satisfying.
- It feeds a crowd easily and turns an everyday dinner into something people genuinely get excited for.
02 -
- Leaving the bread in the oven too long will make it tough to bite through—don’t get distracted.
- The filling thickens more as it cools, so give it a few minutes after simmering for the ideal consistency.
03 -
- Toast the bread unfilled first for a perfectly crisp base that won’t get soggy.
- Simmer the filling until it’s thick enough to hold together—nobody likes a drippy sandwich.