Sloppy Joe Pizza
Sloppy Joe Pizza: Juicy, saucy ground beef piled on garlic-buttered French bread, topped with loads of melted Cheddar.
Servings: 4 servings
Cost: $14.12
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1/2 cup grated yellow onion 1 medium onion
- 1 red bell pepper finely chopped, about 1 pepper
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic divided
- 1 pound lean ground beef 93/7
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup ketchup Heinz recommended
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- Salt
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar see note 1
- 2 teaspoons beef bouillon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1-1/2 cups (packed) freshly shredded sharp Cheddar
- 1 loaf French bread
- Finely diced parsley optional
Instructions
- Grate onion on large holes of a grater to get a packed 1/2 cup; dice bell pepper. Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a large pan, melt 1-1/2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and 2 teaspoons garlic. Sauté until tender and liquid has evaporated (about 5–7 minutes).
- Push veggies to edge; add beef to center. Let sear, then crumble while incorporating veggies. When mostly browned through, add tomato paste, bouillon, pepper, ground mustard, and a pinch of salt. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add crushed tomatoes, ketchup, Worcestershire, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer until thick (10–15 minutes). Stir occasionally. Remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Mix remaining 3-1/2 tablespoons butter with remaining 2 teaspoons garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut French bread in half lengthwise. Then cut both halves in half widthwise to get 4 large pieces.
- Brush a little bit of butter on the bottom of all pieces. Place upside down on a foil-lined sheet pan. Bake for 5 minutes. Remove and flip over. Brush rest of butter on inside of bread. Bake for 5 minutes. Remove and let stand, then gently press in the centers to make room for meat sauce.
- Divide beef mixture evenly among bread. Top with cheese. Bake 10 minutes or until cheese melts.
- Slice and enjoy immediately, garnished with parsley if desired.
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Notes
Note 1: Adjust brown sugar to taste based on the acidity of the tomatoes used. You might skip it or add a bit more. Taste and adjust accordingly.
Storage: For leftovers, let cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days. Freeze slices on a sheet pan, then in a bag for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 703kcal | Carbohydrates: 52.9g | Protein: 43.5g | Fat: 35.4g | Cholesterol: 155.1mg | Sodium: 1558.1mg | Fiber: 5.1g | Sugar: 15.2g