Cheesy Garlic Bread Sloppy Joe (Print-Friendly Version)

Tangy ground beef, golden garlic bread, and melted cheese come together in these hearty, oven-baked melts.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Sloppy Joe Filling

01 - 450g ground beef or ground turkey
02 - 120ml chopped onion
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 120ml ketchup
05 - 15ml tomato paste
06 - 15ml Worcestershire sauce
07 - 5ml yellow mustard
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Garlic Bread

10 - 1 French baguette or 4 sub rolls, halved lengthwise
11 - 115g unsalted butter, softened
12 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
13 - 15ml fresh parsley, chopped
14 - Pinch of salt

→ Cheese Topping

15 - 100g shredded mozzarella cheese
16 - 100g shredded cheddar cheese

# How to Prepare:

01 - Set oven to 190°C and allow it to preheat thoroughly.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for 2–3 minutes until aromatic.
03 - Add ground beef or turkey to the skillet; cook, stirring frequently, until evenly browned. Drain excess fat.
04 - Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer mixture for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
05 - In a bowl, combine softened butter with minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt until homogeneous.
06 - Spread garlic butter evenly on cut sides of baguette or rolls. Arrange on a baking tray and toast in the oven for 5–7 minutes until golden and crisp.
07 - Distribute sloppy joe mixture onto toasted bread halves. Sprinkle with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
08 - Return tray to oven and bake for 5–7 minutes, until cheeses are melted and bubbly.
09 - Serve hot, accompanied by a simple salad, fries, or pickles if desired.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the meat mixture for extra heat.
02 - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
03 - For best texture, reheat in the oven rather than a microwave.
04 - Substitute with plant-based ground meat or incorporate caramelized onions for variation.

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