Description
Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes combine the savory richness of seasoned ground beef with crispy, buttery garlic bread, creating a bold, flavorful, and satisfying meal perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. This reinvented classic offers a delicious, garlicky crunch paired with a tangy, savory Sloppy Joe filling, easy to prepare in under 30 minutes with versatile variations to suit any taste or dietary preference.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Base
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 garlic bread loaf (fresh, crusty)
Sauce and Seasonings
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
For Toasting Bread
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for garlic butter spread)
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Bread: Slice the garlic bread loaf into thick pieces. Mix softened butter with minced garlic and spread evenly on top of each slice. Toast the bread in the oven at 375°F (190°C) until golden and crispy, ensuring a perfect crunch to hold the filling.
- Cook the Beef Mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat a splash of oil and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned. Drain excess fat to avoid greasiness.
- Add Sauce and Seasonings: Stir in tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and flavors meld.
- Assemble the Sloppy Joes: Spoon the warm Sloppy Joe mixture generously onto each toasted slice of garlic bread. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions if desired and serve immediately while the bread stays crispy and the filling piping hot.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic in the butter spread for the best aroma and flavor.
- Spread the filling evenly to keep the garlic bread crisp and avoid sogginess.
- Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken for a luscious texture.
- You can use rustic French or Italian bread if garlic bread loaf is unavailable.
- Drain excess fat after browning the beef to reduce greasiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Garlic Bread, Sloppy Joes, Ground Beef, Comfort Food, Quick Dinner, Easy Recipe, Family Favorite, Savory, Garlic, Saucy Sandwich
