GARLIC BREAD SLOPPY JOES

Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes combine the deliciousness of garlic bread with the classic comfort of sloppy joes. Here’s a detailed recipe to make this mouthwatering dish:

Ingredients

For the Garlic Bread

• 1 loaf of French bread or Italian bread
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Sloppy Joe Filling

• 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Toppings

• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Sliced pickles

Instructions

Preparing the Garlic Bread

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare the Garlic Butter: In a medium bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Slice the Bread: Cut the French bread loaf in half lengthwise. Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the bread.
4. Bake the Bread: Place the bread halves on a baking sheet, cut sides up. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy around the edges. Set aside.

Preparing the Sloppy Joe Filling

1. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Break it up into small crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and yellow mustard. Mix well.
4. Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Assembling the Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes

1. Cut the Garlic Bread: Once the garlic bread is baked and slightly cooled, cut each half into serving-sized pieces (about 3-4 inches each).
2. Top with Sloppy Joe Filling: Spoon a generous amount of the sloppy joe mixture onto each piece of garlic bread.
3. Optional Toppings: If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the sloppy joe mixture and add sliced pickles.
4. Serve: Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes!

This recipe makes a hearty and flavorful meal that’s sure to be a hit with both kids and adults. Enjoy!