Description
Saucy garlic bread sloppy joes bring hearty comfort to dinner tables with bold, zesty flavors. Quick comfort meets cheesy goodness, satisfying hungry souls with one delicious bite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) ground beef
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) ketchup
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) tomato sauce
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
Finishing Ingredients:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Pulverize ground beef in a spacious skillet over medium heat, dismantling the meat into fine crumbles while cooking. Eliminate excess grease through thorough draining.
- Infuse the meat with aromatic onion and garlic, sautéing until vegetables transform into translucent, fragrant companions.
- Construct the signature sloppy joe sauce by blending ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, brown sugar, mustard, and seasoning agents. Allow the mixture to simmer, developing rich, complex flavors through occasional stirring.
- Transform hoagie rolls into decadent garlic platforms by combining butter, freshly minced garlic, verdant parsley, potent garlic powder, and nutty Parmesan cheese. Generously coat bread surfaces with this aromatic mixture.
- Elevate the garlic bread in a preheated oven, targeting golden-brown perfection and crisp edges.
- Cascade the robust meat mixture atop the prepared garlic bread foundation, creating a hearty landscape of flavors. Optional: Embellish with melting cheese for additional indulgence.
- For ultimate texture complexity, activate the broiler briefly, allowing cheese to bubble and bread edges to crisp elegantly.
- Present these luxurious sandwiches immediately, capturing the peak of warmth and sensory appeal.
Notes
- Drain beef thoroughly to prevent soggy bread and ensure a crisp garlic bread base.
- Adjust seasoning gradually, tasting the sauce before final simmer to balance sweet and tangy flavors.
- Use lean ground beef (90/10) for less grease and a healthier version of this indulgent dish.
- Customize for dietary needs by substituting ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for a lighter protein option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg