It sounds like you’re interested in a creative and delicious twist on the classic Sloppy Joe sandwich by incorporating garlic bread. Here’s a simple recipe for Sloppy Joe Garlic Bread:
Ingredients:
For the Sloppy Joe filling:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Garlic Bread:
- 1 loaf of French bread
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer the mixture for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken.
- While the Sloppy Joe filling is simmering, prepare the garlic bread. Slice the French bread in half lengthwise.
- In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the French bread.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the garlic butter.
- Place the prepared garlic bread on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted.
- Once the garlic bread is ready, spoon the Sloppy Joe filling over one half of the bread.
- Place the other half of the garlic bread on top, creating a sandwich.
- Slice and serve your Sloppy Joe Garlic Bread hot. Enjoy the delicious combination of savory Sloppy Joe filling and garlicky bread!
Feel free to customize the recipe to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy your Sloppy Joe Garlic Bread!