Description
Mouthwatering garlic bread sloppy joes combine classic comfort with zesty flavors. Hearty ground beef nestled between garlicky toasted bread promises a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 1 loaf Italian bread
- 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 3/4 cup (180 g) ketchup
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
Cheese Topping:
- 1 cup (113 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (113 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal bread toasting.
- Slice the bread loaf horizontally into two equal halves, positioning them cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
- Create a zesty garlic butter by blending butter with garlic salt, generously spreading the mixture across the bread’s exposed surfaces.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, sauté ground beef and onions until the meat completely browns and loses its pink color, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the beef mixture, then incorporate garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, salt, pepper, and water, stirring until ingredients integrate uniformly.
- Evenly distribute the seasoned beef mixture across both bread halves, layering mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top.
- Transfer the loaded bread to the preheated oven, baking for 12-14 minutes until the cheese melts and edges turn golden brown.
- Remove from oven, slice into manageable portions, and garnish with fresh parsley for added visual appeal and flavor.
Notes
- Customize Meat Options swap ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives for healthier protein choices.
- Control Spice Level adjust mustard and ketchup quantities to make the filling milder or more intense based on personal preference.
- Cheese Flexibility experiment with different cheese combinations like pepper jack, provolone, or Swiss for unique flavor profiles.
- Bread Selection use sourdough, whole wheat, or gluten-free bread to accommodate dietary restrictions and enhance nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 575
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg