Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes (Print Version)
Buttery garlic bread stuffed with saucy beef and melty cheeses for an easy, crowd-friendly comfort sandwich.
# 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 It:
01 - Set oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, breaking it apart, until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Stir in chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are softened.
04 - Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and oregano. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
05 - Slice baguette in half lengthwise. In a mixing bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until combined.
06 - Evenly spread garlic butter over cut side of both bread halves. Place bread, cut side up, on prepared baking sheet and bake for 5 to 6 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven.
07 - Spoon hot sloppy joe mixture onto one cut side of each bread piece. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
08 - Return bread to oven and bake 5 to 6 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Sandwich the top and bottom bread halves together, press gently, and cut into individual servings. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Crusty garlic bread soaks up every bit of saucy goodness, and it’s impossible to stop after the first bite.
- Friends and family always gather a little closer whenever you bring this to the table.
02 -
- Once, I forgot to drain the beef and ended up with soggy bread—so now I never skip that step.
- Toasted bread first keeps things crisp and prevents your sandwich from turning into a fork-and-knife affair halfway through.
03 -
- Always shred your own cheese for the dreamiest melt and better flavor.
- A dash of chili flakes in the filling brings just enough gentle heat to make the dish sing.