Sloppy Joe Garlic (Printer-Friendly Layout)
Crunchy garlic bread heaped with juicy saucy beef, cheddar, and melty mozzarella. Super flavorful, crispy, and cheesy every bite.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Garlic Bread
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0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon garlic salt
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115 grams butter, left out to soften
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1 French bread loaf
→ Sloppy Joe Mixture
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0.5 teaspoon paprika
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0.5 teaspoon onion powder
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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15 grams Worcestershire sauce
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22 grams yellow mustard
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13 grams brown sugar
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180 grams ketchup
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225 grams tomato sauce
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1 teaspoon garlic, minced
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75 grams diced yellow onion
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50 grams green bell pepper, seeded and diced
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450 grams ground beef
→ Cheese Topping
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100 grams cheddar cheese, shredded
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100 grams mozzarella cheese, shredded
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Let it cool for a minute or two. Then slice each half into pieces, making sure the cheese stays gooey and hot. Dig in while it’s fresh.
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Slide the loaded bread into your oven. Bake for about 12–14 minutes. Keep an eye out—the cheese should bubble and look a little brown at the edges.
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Heap the hot sloppy joe filling evenly over both sides of the bread. Throw a good layer of mozzarella and cheddar on top.
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Toss in your tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire, black pepper, salt, onion powder, and paprika. Set the heat low and let it bubble for 6 to 8 minutes, so it thickens up.
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Get a big skillet hot on medium-high. Crumble in the beef and cook it for about 6–8 minutes until it loses its pink. Stir in onion, green pepper, and garlic. Fry everything for a few more minutes till the veggies soften. Pour off any extra grease.
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Cut your bread lengthwise. Lay the cut sides up on the lined tray. Mix your soft butter with garlic salt and Italian herbs, then spread it all over both halves.
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Fire up your oven to 175°C. Cover a baking sheet with a silicone mat or baking paper. Set it aside for later.
# Extra Tips and Tricks:
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Garlic bread stands up to saucy toppings without getting soggy, and gives a nice crunch.
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Using both cheddar and mozzarella makes the top gooey but still super flavorful.
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Want extra crunch? Toast your bread before you add anything.