Description
Mouthwatering garlic bread sloppy joes merge classic comfort with bold flavor, creating a hearty meal that satisfies deep hunger. Melted cheese, savory meat, and garlic-infused bread combine for an irresistible sandwich you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1.5 pounds ground beef or turkey
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 (15 ounces) can tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Garlic Bread Components:
- 1 large loaf french bread or hoagie rolls (sliced lengthwise)
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced)
- 1.5 cups mozzarella or cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Transform ground beef into a rich, aromatic foundation by browning it thoroughly in a spacious skillet, carefully draining any accumulated fat to ensure a robust meat base.
- Enhance the meaty canvas with finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing them until they release their fragrant essence and develop a translucent appearance.
- Craft a complex flavor profile by incorporating tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into the meat mixture.
- Allow the sauce to simmer gently, stirring periodically, enabling the ingredients to meld and the liquid to reduce and thicken into a luxurious consistency.
- Prepare the garlic bread foundation by preheating the oven to a precise 375°F, creating an ideal environment for toasting.
- Create a luscious garlic spread by blending melted butter with potent garlic powder, generously coating the bread’s surface to ensure maximum flavor infusion.
- Toast the prepared bread in the oven, watching carefully until the edges transform into a golden, crisp landscape with delicate browning.
- Distribute the savory meat sauce evenly across the toasted garlic bread, ensuring each slice receives an abundant coating of the flavorful mixture.
- Generously crown the saucy creation with a blanket of shredded cheese, promising a molten, gooey finish.
- Return the assembled dish to the oven, allowing the cheese to melt completely and create a bubbling, appetizing surface.
- Remove from the oven, slice into individual portions, and serve immediately while the garlic bread remains crisp and the cheese maintains its irresistible, melted texture.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier base for the sloppy joe mixture.
- Fresh garlic adds more robust flavor compared to garlic powder, so consider using minced fresh cloves for an intense taste profile.
- For gluten-free options, swap regular bread with gluten-free baguette or cauliflower toast to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Customize heat levels by adding red pepper flakes or hot sauce for spice lovers who want an extra kick in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg