Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes
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Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes
Description
This recipe uses lean ground beef browned and then simmered in spaghetti sauce to develop a saucy, rich sloppy joe mixture with Italian flavor notes. The meat sauce is spooned over garlic bread slices that have been baked separately until golden and crisp, creating a sturdy, garlicky base that holds the warm meat. Melted mozzarella cheese on top adds creaminess and mild sharpness, while fresh chopped parsley provides a bright herb garnish that lifts the dish.
Baking the garlic bread according to package instructions yields a crunchy texture that contrasts pleasantly with the tender meat topping. This approach simplifies construction compared to traditional sandwich buns and offers an Italian-American twist. It can be served as a satisfying lunch or casual dinner.
Variations include swapping ground beef for Italian sausage for a spicier flavor, adding Parmesan cheese to the topping, or sprinkling Italian seasoning over the cheese before serving. These adjustments increase the Italian flavor profile and personalize the dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 2 cups spaghetti sauce more or less, depending on your preference
- 8 lices garlic bread frozen
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to the cooking temperature instructed on the box of garlic toast.
- Crumble the ground beef into a skillet and cook over medium-high heat until fully browned. Drain off the excess fat, then stir in the spaghetti sauce. Simmer the meat sauce for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the meat sauce is simmering, bake the garlic toast according to package directions until golden brown on both sides.
- Spoon the meat sauce on top of the garlic toast, then top with mozzarella cheese. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a different flavor, substitute Italian sausage for ground beef, removing casings if needed.
- Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top of the mozzarella to enhance cheesiness.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning over the cheese as it melts to boost the Italian flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 834mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 518mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 480IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 11mg | 61% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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