Sloppy Joes Stuffed Bread

Skip the buns and make this family-style Sloppy Joes Stuffed Bread, instead. Add a side of chips and it's dinner-time in no time flat.

Sloppy Joes Stuffed Bread

There seems to always be spirited debate about the origin of some of our most beloved foods. Sloppy Joes are believed to be a spinoff of the oh-so-yummy Mid-Western loose meat sandwich. Possibly, named after it's creator named Joe. There are several other folklore theories, even one including Earnest Hemmingway. Not kidding. You can read more about who really invented sloppy joes on Chowhound. Regardless of the origin, sloppy joes are a simple and inexpensive tummy filling meal for families on a budget.

Helpful Tips for Making Sloppy Joes Family-Style

• For this recipe, I used a fluffy 18 inch long, French bread baguette from my local grocery store bakery.
• Use lean ground beef, and don't skip draining excess fat from the pan for the best end result. Ground turkey and ground chicken in the same amount will work beautifully, too.
• The cheese forms the edible "glue" holding the sloppy joe filling in place. I use sliced cheese but, you can certainly use shredded. You'll need 2 cups of shredded cheese.
• The sloppy joes filling can be prepared in advance and chilled to expedite assembly.
• The yield for this dish can vary depending on how you slice it. For game day eats, 1 inch slices works perfectly. For dinner, cut into the size needed to feed your hungry crowd.

Other Ways to Enjoy Sloppy Joes

• If you're a fan of BBQ checkout my recipe for Smokey Joes.
• Casual meals and tailgating Sloppy Joe Pizza Sliders.
• If you'd like to get a jump on meal prep, see how to make ground beef for freezing in advance.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• 12 inch skillet
• Baking Sheets
• Serrated Bread Knife
• Garlic Press

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Sloppy Joes Stuffed Bread

Prep Time25 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time50 mins

Course: Appetizer, Beef, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy-ground-beef-recipes, sloppy-joes, sloppy-joes-stuffed-bread

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 607kcal

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lb lean ground beef
• ½ cup diced red bell pepper
• ½ cup diced green bell pepper or poblano pepper
• olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
• ⅔ cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 3 tablespoon brown sugar adjust to taste
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 18 inch fluffy French bread loaf
• 10 slices colby jack or cheddar cheese

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment, If using foil, spritz lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.
• In a large deep 12 inch skillet cook ground beef, red pepper and green pepper in a few drizzles of olive oil. Cook over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Add garlic, cooking for 1 minute longer. Drain excess fat from pan.
• Lower heat to medium. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar, seasoned salt, paprika, pepper and granulated garlic. Mix until combined. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until blended. Remove from heat.
• Meanwhile, slice bread in half. Remove some of inside of each half. (Freeze for use with another recipe.)
• To assemble: Arrange 5 slices of cheese on bottom piece of bread. Spread with sloppy joe beef. Top with remaining cheese, placing second piece of bread on top.
• Lay a piece of foil loosley on top. Bake for 20 minutes then remove baking uncovered for another 5 minutes.
• Rest for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

• You may thicken the sloppy joes with tomato paste 1 tablespoon at a time at the end of cooking, if desired.
• Depending on how you slice this bread, yield may vary. As an appetizer, 1 inch slices work well.
• The sloppy joes filling can be prepared in advance and chilled to expedite assembly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1462mg | Potassium: 660mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1207IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 354mg | Iron: 4mg

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