Ingredients
- 1 French bread loaf
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice French bread loaf in half lengthwise and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Place bread halves on a baking sheet and spoon the sloppy joe mixture evenly over each half.
- Sprinkle with cheese if using.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the bread is crisp and cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Add chili flakes or hot sauce for heat.
- Mix in bell peppers or mushrooms for added texture.
- Lightly toast the bread before adding filling to prevent sogginess.
- Only store the meat mixture separately for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
