Open Faced Cheesy Sloppy Joes on Garlic Bread

 

Open-faced Cheesy Sloppy Joes on Garlic Bread is a mouthwatering twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:

Ingredients:

FOR THE SLOPPY JOES:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

FOR THE GARLIC BREAD:

  • 1 loaf of French bread, sliced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

FOR THE CHEESY TOPPING:

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

FOR THE SLOPPY JOES:

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer the mixture for about 10-15 minutes until it thickens.
  4. Adjust the seasoning to taste. Keep the sloppy joe mixture warm on low heat while you prepare the garlic bread.

FOR THE GARLIC BREAD:

  1. Preheat your oven to broil.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
  3. Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the sliced French bread.
  4. Place the slices on a baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.

ASSEMBLING THE OPEN-FACED CHEESY SLOPPY JOES:

  1. Spoon a generous portion of the sloppy joe mixture onto each garlic bread slice.
  2. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the sloppy joe mixture.
  3. Place the baking sheet back under the broiler for an additional 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  4. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.

Serve these delicious Open-faced Cheesy Sloppy Joes on Garlic Bread as a hearty and flavorful meal. Enjoy!

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