Mississippi Sloppy Joes on Garlic Bread
Mississippi Sloppy Joes on Garlic Bread
Ingredients
For the Mississippi Sloppy Joes
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1 onion, small, finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, adjust to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped pepperoncini
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- as needed salt, to taste
- as needed black pepper, to taste
For the Garlic Bread & Toppings
- 4 French bread or Texas toast, thick slices
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese, or a blend
- as needed sliced pickled jalapeños, for topping
- as needed fresh parsley or extra pepperoncini, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or set to broil for the garlic bread preparation.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the diced onion and green pepper until the beef is browned. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, brown sugar, chopped pepperoncini, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the sloppy joe mixture has thickened and the flavors have melded.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
While the sloppy joe mixture is simmering, prepare the garlic bread. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with the minced garlic. Spread this garlic butter generously on both sides of the thick bread slices. Toast the bread in the preheated oven or on a skillet until it is golden and crispy, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Spoon the hot Mississippi sloppy joe mixture generously onto each slice of garlic bread. Top each open-faced sandwich with plenty of shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Place the assembled sloppy joes under the broiler for 2-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Top with sliced pickled jalapeños and extra pepperoncini if desired. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Mississippi Sloppy Joes on Garlic Bread
For the Mississippi Sloppy Joes
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 1 onion, small, finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, adjust to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped pepperoncini
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- as needed salt, to taste
- as needed black pepper, to taste
For the Garlic Bread & Toppings
- 4 French bread or Texas toast, thick slices
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese, or a blend
- as needed sliced pickled jalapeños, for topping
- as needed fresh parsley or extra pepperoncini, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or set to broil for the garlic bread preparation.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the diced onion and green pepper until the beef is browned. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Stir in the minced garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, brown sugar, chopped pepperoncini, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the sloppy joe mixture has thickened and the flavors have melded.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
While the sloppy joe mixture is simmering, prepare the garlic bread. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with the minced garlic. Spread this garlic butter generously on both sides of the thick bread slices. Toast the bread in the preheated oven or on a skillet until it is golden and crispy, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Spoon the hot Mississippi sloppy joe mixture generously onto each slice of garlic bread. Top each open-faced sandwich with plenty of shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Place the assembled sloppy joes under the broiler for 2-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Top with sliced pickled jalapeños and extra pepperoncini if desired. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
⏱️ 1 min