Italian Sloppy Joes
These Italian Sloppy Joes are a hearty and filling sandwich that is full of Italian flavors and served on Parmesan Garlic Bread. Simple and quick to put together and so delicious you'll want to add this sandwich into your weeknight dinner rotation. Lets be honest... a sandwich is good anytime!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
For the Cheesy Garlic Bread
- 1 loaf French bread
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 teaspoons dried minced garlic
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
For the Italian Sloppy Joes
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ lbs ground beef
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes, or 1 (15 oz can)
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
For the Cheesy Garlic Bread
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Slice the loaf of French bread in half the long way.
- Butter each half of bread with 2 tablespoons of butter, and sprinkle with minced garlic and Parmesan cheese.
- Place bread on baking sheet and bake 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown.
- Once cool to touch, slice each half of garlic bread into 6 serving pieces.
For the Italian Sloppy Joes
- Sauté the onion and pepper in olive oil until the onions are translucent and peppers are tender.
- Add ground beef to the veggies and brown until no longer pink. Drain any grease if needed.
- Stir in the oregano, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Add the beef broth and crushed tomatoes and stir together.
- Bring to a low boil, reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
- Scoop sloppy joe mix onto bottom half of garlic bread pieces, sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese, top with top half of garlic bread and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich with approx ½ cup of meat mix. | Calories: 702kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 1397mg | Potassium: 758mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1170IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 297mg | Iron: 6mg
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