Pizza Sloppy Joes
Indulge in a delightful fusion of two beloved comfort foods with pizza sloppy joes. This mouthwatering dish combines the flavors of a classic pizza with the messy deliciousness of sloppy joes, resulting in a savory and satisfying meal that is sure to please pizza and sandwich lovers alike.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ yellow onion diced
- ½ green onion diced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 jar pizza sauce (14 ounces)
- 3 ounces pepperoni quartered (about ½ cup)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 6 burger buns toasted
- salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion and bell pepper, cooking and stirring frequently for 3-5 minutes until the veggies soften.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until it is no longer pink. Break up the ground beef into small pieces using a wooden spoon or meat masher as it cooks (drain off grease if needed).
- Stir in the pizza sauce, pepperoni, and garlic powder, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency. Taste and add salt & pepper to taste -see notes).
- While the sauce simmers, place the burger buns on a baking sheet and toast them under the broiler.
- Spoon the meat sauce onto the bottom buns, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Return the buns to the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts (keep an eye on them so they don't burn). Finally, place the top buns on the sandwiches and enjoy!
Notes
- Toast the burger buns: Toasting the burger buns adds a nice crunch and prevents them from getting soggy. Toast under the broiler until they turn golden brown, or lightly butter the buns and toast them in a skillet.
- Choose a flavorful pizza sauce: Opt for a high-quality pizza sauce or make your own using a combination of tomato sauce, garlic, and Italian herbs. The sauce is a key element in bringing the pizza flavors to your sloppy joes.
- Watching sodium? Salt and Pepper to taste after you make the sauce: The meat sauce can be on the salty side, depending on the brand of pizza sauce and pepperoni you use. If you are sensitive to sodium, I recommend using homemade pizza sauce and reduced-sodium pepperoni. You can also add ¼-½ cups of water to the sauce. If adding additional liquids, you may need to add a few minutes to the simmer time for the sauce to reduce.
- You can substitute the jar of pizza sauce for two cups of homemade pizza sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servings | Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 1141mg | Potassium: 726mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 628IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 185mg | Iron: 5mg
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www.soulfullymade.com/pizza-sloppy-joes/