This ground beef and garlic bread recipe is a tasty take on classic sloppy joes. Slices of Italian loaf are spread with garlic butter, topped with a savory homemade sloppy joe mixture and melted Colby Jack, then baked until golden. The whole dish comes together in about 30 minutes, making it perfect for a quick weeknight meal or game-day snack.
Why I love this recipe
Sloppy Joe Garlic Bread is simple to prepare, crowd-pleasing, and flexible. It’s an easy dinner any night of the week and a fun option for serving at gatherings or while watching the big game.
Table of Contents
- Why I love this recipe
- Substitutions
- How to make Ground Beef Garlic Bread
- Pro Tips
- You may also enjoy
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Substitutions
Swap the ground beef for ground chicken or turkey for a lighter option. For a twist, use thick Texas toast instead of a long loaf to make Sloppy Joe Texas Toast. Change the cheese to mozzarella, cheddar, or Monterey Jack depending on your preference.
How to make Ground Beef Garlic Bread
Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2 – Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 3 – Slice the loaf lengthwise into two halves and place the cut sides up on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 4 – In a small bowl, mix softened butter with garlic salt. Spread the garlic butter evenly over the cut sides of the bread and set aside.
Step 5 – Dice the onion.
Step 6 – In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease and return the beef to the pan.
Step 7 – Add the diced onion and cook until it begins to soften.
Step 8 – Stir in the minced garlic, tomato paste, water, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and salt. Cook and mix until well combined and warmed through.
Step 9 – Spread the sloppy joe mixture over both cut sides of the loaf, then top generously with shredded Colby Jack cheese.
Step 10 – Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges are golden brown.
Step 11 – Slice into serving pieces and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Pro Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4–5 days. Reheat in the oven or toaster oven to keep the bread crisp and the cheese melty.
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Ground Beef and Garlic Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 loaf Italian bread
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ pound lean ground beef
- ¼ onion, diced
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ⅛ cup water
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the loaf lengthwise and place cut side up on the sheet.
- Combine butter and garlic salt; spread over cut sides of bread.
- Dice the onion.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat; drain any excess grease.
- Add the diced onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, water, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and salt. Cook until combined and warmed through.
- Divide the meat mixture between both bread halves and top with shredded Colby Jack.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and edges are golden.
- Slice and serve, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4–5 days.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 398 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Sodium: 622 mg
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