Lasagna Sloppy Joes
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Lasagna Sloppy Joes
Description
The Lasagna Sloppy Joes recipe starts by browning lean ground beef with Italian herbs and spices until fully cooked and seasoned. Excess fat is drained, then the skillet is cleaned and the marinara sauce and baby spinach are added and cooked until the spinach wilts. The cooked beef returns to the sauce mixture and is heated through to meld flavors.
Artisan whole wheat bread slices are toasted under the broiler after brushing with olive oil or cooking spray. Garlic is rubbed on the warm bread for added aroma and flavor. The meat sauce is spread generously over each slice, then layered with ricotta, shredded mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. The assembled slices are broiled again until the cheese melts and browns slightly, creating a lasagna-inspired sloppy joe open sandwich.
This dish offers a hybrid between classic sloppy joes and lasagna flavors, delivering hearty bites with a mix of seasoned meat, tomato sauce, spinach, and creamy cheese on crusty bread. It can serve as a satisfying lunch or casual dinner option.
Ingredients
Meat Sauce
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- salt Kosher, to taste
- black pepper Kosher, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups baby spinach
Other Ingredients
- 6 lices whole wheat artisan bread
- olive oil
- 1/2 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- basil optional, chopped, fresh, for garnish
Instructions
Meat Sauce
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot add in the ground beef and crumble.
- Add in all of the spices and season with kosher salt and black pepper. When the beef is cooked all the way through, remove it from the skillet onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain the excess fat.
- Remove the fat/grease from the skillet and wipe clean with a paper towel.
- Turn the heat down to medium and add in the marinara sauce and baby spinach. Cook the sauce until the spinach wilts then add the cooked ground beef back in. Stir everything together until it's combined and warmed through.
Assembling the Lasagna Sloppy Joes
- Preheat oven to broil.
- Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and lay the slices of bread on it. Brush the tops of the bread with a little olive oil or spray them with cooking spray. Place the baking sheet in the oven and broil until golden brown.
- Remove the bread from the oven and immediately rub the top with the cut side of the half clove of garlic. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese evenly over the tops of the bread.
- Spoon some of the meat sauce onto the tops of each piece of bread and top with the ricotta and mozzarella cheese.
- Place back in the oven and broil until the mozzarella cheese is melted. Sprinkle with fresh chopped basil, kosher salt and black pepper if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 693mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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