Description
Italian Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes are a delicious twist on the classic sloppy joe, featuring a savory meat sauce served on crispy garlic bread topped with melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup beef broth (optional)
- 1 large French bread loaf (cut into halves or 4 long pieces)
- 5 tbsp softened butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
- Optional: provolone or parmesan for extra flavor
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, and salt. Spread generously on each bread piece.
- Toast the Bread: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place garlic-buttered bread on a baking sheet. Bake for 6–8 minutes, until lightly toasted but not fully browned.
- Cook the Meat: In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in marinara, tomato paste, Worcestershire, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt & pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thick and saucy.
- Assemble: Spoon the hot sloppy joe meat onto the toasted garlic bread. Top with lots of mozzarella (and provolone/parmesan if using).
- Bake: Return to oven at 400°F (200°C) for 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Finish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and add red pepper flakes if you like heat. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to use ground turkey or chicken as a substitute for beef.
- Leftover meat sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Italian Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes, comfort food, garlic bread, sloppy joes, Italian cuisine