Description
A delicious twist on classic sloppy joes, featuring buttery garlic bread topped with a savory beef mixture and melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large French bread loaves
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, dried parsley, and salt until well combined.
- Slice the French bread loaves in half lengthwise and place them on a baking sheet, cut side up. Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and green bell pepper until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and mustard. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Spoon the sloppy joe mixture generously over the garlic buttered bread halves. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges of the bread are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, try mixing in some chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the sloppy joe mixture.
- You can also substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For a vegetarian version, use lentils or a meat substitute in place of the ground beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg