Open Faced Italian Sloppy Joes
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 - 6 people
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Open Faced Italian Sloppy Joes
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A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.
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Ingredients
Italian Sloppy Joes:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 lbs ground beef lean
- salt sea salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- black pepper sea salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- 1 yellow onion medium, diced
- 1 red bell pepper medium, diced
- crushed red pepper flakes pinch, to taste
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp basil dried
- ½ tsp oregano dried
- 1 (6 oz) tomato paste canned
- 1 (28 oz) crushed tomatoes can
- 2-3 tsp sugar to taste
- Parmesan Cheese fresh, for serving
- parsley fresh, finely chopped, for serving
Garlic Toast:
- 4 tbsp butter salted, softened to room temperature
- ½ tbsp parsley fresh, finely minced
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- salt sea salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- black pepper sea salt and freshly cracked, to taste
- 1 French bread loaf
Instructions
- Make the sauce by heating one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef then season with a bit of sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Cook, breaking up the meat with the spatula, until it is well browned and in crumbles, about 8-10 minutes. Drain the fat and remove the beef to a plate and set aside.
- Add the last tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion, red bell pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes then cook, stirring often, until softened and lightly browned, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the garlic, basil, and oregano then cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Add the tomato paste then cook, stirring until well incorporated into the onion & peppers, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and sugar then stir to combine. Add the beef and its juices then mix well. Simmer for 10 minutes while you cook the garlic toast. Taste and re-season if needed before serving.
- Make the garlic toast by preheating the oven to 400 degrees.
- Combine the softened butter with fresh parsley, garlic powder, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste; mix well.
- Slice the French bread into 8 thick slices then spread the butter mixture evenly over the top of each slice.
- Place the slices of bread, butter side up, on a baking sheet then place them into the oven to bake for 7-10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and toasted.
- To serve, spoon sauce over a slice of garlic toast letting the sauce cascade over the sides. Top with lots of freshly grated Parmesan and fresh parsley. Serve immediately. Enjoy.
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