Description
A delightful twist on classic Sloppy Joes, blending hearty beef with rich marinara and gooey mozzarella, all piled on crispy Italian bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 pieces of Italian bread or garlic bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- On a baking sheet, place the Italian bread slices and top each slice with the Sloppy Joe mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of each Sloppy Joe.
- Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve hot.
Notes
Prepare the Sloppy Joe mixture ahead of time (up to 2 days in advance) for a quick meal. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Sloppy Joe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg