Home > Dinner > Pasta & Pizza > Sloppy Joe Pizza Sloppy Joe Pizza February 28, 2024 | No Comments SAVE TO RECIPE BOX Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Sloppy Joe Pizza: Quick, saucy ground beef on garlic-butter French bread, topped with melted Cheddar. Perfect easy weeknight dinner! Sloppy Joe Pizza Is… Simple: Straightforward ingredients, easy steps. A hit with kids: A surefire way to excite the little ones about dinner time. Ultimate comfort food: Hearty and satisfying – it’s comfort food at its best! Sloppy Joes + Pizza. What’s not to love?! Packed with flavor: Every bite brings savory, cheesy deliciousness. Easy to prep ahead: Fix the meat sauce ahead of time for a quick dinner assembly. Sloppy Joe Pizza Ingredients Yellow onion: Grating it allows for better dispersion. Garlic: Adjust to how garlicky you like it. Red bell pepper: Chop it finely so it integrates better. Ground beef: Pick leaner for less grease. Tomato paste: Adds a more intense tomato flavor. Crushed tomatoes: Quality counts for a great sauce. Ketchup: Adds the perfect sweet and tangy touch. Worcestershire sauce: Just a splash for deeper flavor. Spices: Mustard powder, beef bouillon, and brown sugar help to amp up meatiness and balance acidity. Sharp Cheddar: The sharper, the tastier. How To Make Sloppy Joe Pizza Prep veggies: Grate onion and dice pepper. Sauté: Melt butter in skillet; sauté veggies until tender. Brown beef: Add ground beef; brown and then mix in tomato paste and seasonings. Simmer sauce: Stir in crushed tomatoes, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce; simmer until thick. Prepare bread: Prepare garlic-butter mixture; brush on sliced French bread and bake briefly. Assemble: Top bread with beef mixture and sprinkle with cheese. Bake: Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve: Slice and serve immediately. What To Serve With Sloppy Joe Pizza Italian Salad: A crisp vinaigrette-dressed salad complements the richness. Roasted Sweet Potatoes: Their sweetness pairs nicely with the savory pizza. Coleslaw: Adds crunch and tang. Pickle Spears: The tanginess contrasts well with the meat and cheese. Macaroni Salad: A creamy, cool contrast. Baked Beans: Sweet-savory flavorful side. STORAGE Leftovers? Sloppy Joe Pizza is tastiest fresh from the oven, but for any leftovers, follow these steps: Cool: Let it cool to room temp. Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container or wrapped well, for 2-3 days. Freeze: Freeze slices on a baking sheet, then in a bag for up to two months. Reheat: Oven at 350°F until hot (best for texture). Microwave works but will soften the bread. More Comfort Food Recipes: Italian Sausage Pasta Soup Shepherd’s Pie Ground Beef Stroganoff Penne Pasta with Sausage One Pot! Chicken Alfredo Recipe FOLLOW ALONG! 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Course Dinner, Main Course Cuisine American Keyword sloppy joe pizza Prep Time 20 minutes minutes Cook Time 20 minutes minutes Total Time 40 minutes minutes Servings 4 servings Chelsea Lords Calories 703kcal Author Chelsea Lords Cost $14.12 Ingredients▢ 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, separated▢ ½ cup grated yellow onion (1 medium onion)▢ 1 red bell pepper finely chopped (about 1 pepper)▢ 4 teaspoons minced garlic, divided▢ 1 pound lean (93/7) ground beef▢ 1 tablespoon tomato paste▢ 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes▢ ½ cup ketchup (Heinz recommended)▢ 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce▢ 1 teaspoon ground mustard and light brown sugar (Note 1)▢ 2 teaspoons beef bouillon powder▢ ¼ teaspoon pepper▢ 1½ cups (packed) freshly grated sharp Cheddar▢ 1 loaf French bread▢ Optional: finely diced parsley InstructionsPREP VEGGIES: Grate onion on large holes of a box grater to get a packed ½ cup; dice bell pepper.COOK VEGGIES: In a large skillet, melt 1½ tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and 2 tsp garlic. Sauté until tender and liquid has evaporated (~5-7 mins).BROWN BEEF: Push veggies to edge of pan; add beef to center. Let sear and then crumble while incorporating veggies. When mostly browned through, add in tomato paste, bouillon, pepper, mustard powder, and a pinch of salt. Drain excess grease if needed.SIMMER: Add crushed tomatoes, ketchup, Worcestershire, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer then reduce heat to low and simmer until thick (10-15 mins). Stir occasionally. Remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasonings.BREAD PREP: Mix remaining 3½ tbsp butter with remaining 2 tsp garlic and ¼ tsp salt. Cut French bread in half lengthwise. Then cut both halves in half widthwise to get 4 large pieces. BAKE BREAD: Brush a little bit of the 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.ASSEMBLE: Divide beef mixture evenly between bread. Top with cheese. Bake 10 mins or until cheese melts.ENJOY: Slice and enjoy immediately garnished with parsley if desired. Video Recipe NotesNote 1: Sugar: 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. Nutrition FactsServing: 1serving | Calories: 703kcal | Carbohydrates: 52.9g | Protein: 43.5g | Fat: 35.4g | Cholesterol: 155.1mg | Sodium: 1558.1mg | Fiber: 5.1g | Sugar: 15.2g We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed. DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE? 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