Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes (Printable)
Buttery garlic bread loaded with savory sloppy joe beef and melted cheeses — a crowd-pleasing, hands-on comfort sandwich.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# Steps:
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, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the beef. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
04 - Incorporate tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Stir to combine, then simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until mixture is thickened. Remove from heat.
05 - Slice the baguette in half lengthwise. In a mixing bowl, blend softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth.
06 - Spread garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of both bread halves. Arrange 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 mixture onto one half of each bread piece. Sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
09 - Return to the oven for an additional 5 to 6 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10 - Place the remaining bread halves over the filled portions, press gently, and slice into servings. Serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It’s classic comfort, but the garlic bread gives it a crunchy upgrade people can’t resist.
- The easy oven method leaves you hands-free to swap kitchen stories or pour a drink.
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- If the bread is too soft or thin, it will collapse under the filling—crustiness is key.
- Letting the filling cool for just three minutes helps prevent molten cheese burns when assembling.
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- Don’t be shy with the garlic—double it if you love bold flavors.
- For a hit of spice, sneak in diced jalapeños or a sprinkle of chili flakes with the bell pepper.