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Italian Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes Recipe

Italian Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes Recipe
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This Italian Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes recipe combines the classic comfort of sloppy joe filling with the crispy, flavorful touch of homemade garlic bread. Ground beef cooked with onions, garlic powder, mustard, and ketchup is spooned generously over toasted Italian bread slices, creating a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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For the Bread:

  • 1 loaf Italian bread
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

For the Sloppy Joe:

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¼ cup yellow onion, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Garlic Bread: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the loaf of Italian bread in half lengthwise. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter and garlic salt together. Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on the cut sides of the bread. Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, cut side up, and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bread is golden and crispy.
  2. Cook the Sloppy Joe Filling: While the garlic bread is baking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the garlic powder, yellow mustard, ketchup, kosher salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine and the sauce to thicken.
  3. Assemble the Sloppy Joes: Once the garlic bread is ready, remove it from the oven and spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the bread halves generously.
  4. Serve: Slice the garlic bread into individual portions and serve immediately for a delicious and hearty meal.

Notes

  • For a spicier twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the sloppy joe mixture.
  • To make this dish lighter, use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey or plant-based meat.
  • Keep an eye on the bread while baking to avoid burning; ovens may vary in heat distribution.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat before serving.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the Italian bread with gluten-free bread of your choice.

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Keywords: Italian garlic bread, sloppy joes, ground beef sandwich, comfort food, easy dinner recipe, homemade sloppy joe

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