Sloppy Joe Garlic Bread
A delightful dish that combines savory sloppy Joe filling with crispy garlic bread, perfect for parties or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
For the Sloppy Joe Filling
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 whole bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- to taste Salt and pepper
For the Garlic Bread
- 1 loaf French bread or Italian bread Choose a crusty loaf for best results.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- to taste Grated cheese (optional but recommended) Cheddar or mozzarella is suggested.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, diced onion, and bell pepper. Cook until the meat is browned and vegetables are tender, about 7-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat.
- While the sloppy Joe filling cools, cut the loaf of French or Italian bread in half lengthwise.
Garlic Butter Preparation
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, garlic powder, and dried parsley until smooth.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture generously over the cut sides of the bread.
Baking
- Place the bread, butter side up, on a baking sheet, and toast it in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Once the bread is done, remove it from the oven and spoon the sloppy Joe mixture evenly over the toasted side.
- If desired, sprinkle grated cheese over the top.
- Return the bread to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven, let it cool slightly, then slice into portions and serve warm.
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Notes
Serve with a light salad, potato chips, or coleslaw for a balanced meal. Try variations like using ground turkey or adding different kinds of cheese for a unique twist.