Description
Savory Italian garlic bread sloppy joes blend classic comfort with zesty Italian flair. Melted cheese, robust marinara, and seasoned beef create a mouthwatering sandwich you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- ½ small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
- 4 hoagie rolls or sandwich buns
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) dried basil
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 grams) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Brown ground beef and onions in a skillet, thoroughly draining excess fat, then introduce minced garlic and sauté briefly to intensify aromatic profiles.
- Sauce Development: Infuse marinara sauce with tomato paste and seasonings like oregano, basil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and Worcestershire sauce, allowing mixture to simmer and develop complex flavor dimensions.
- Cheese Integration: Reduce heat and fold in mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses until completely melted and seamlessly incorporated into the meat mixture.
- Bread Transformation: Preheat oven to 375F (190C), slice hoagie rolls horizontally, and position cut sides upward on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Garlic Butter Enhancement: Craft luxurious garlic butter by blending melted butter with garlic powder and parsley, then lavishly brush across roll surfaces to create a golden, fragrant base.
- Cheese Topping and Baking: Sprinkle additional mozzarella over rolls and bake until edges turn crisp and golden, creating a crunchy, cheese-laden foundation.
- Final Assembly: Generously ladle prepared beef mixture onto bottom bread halves, crown with corresponding tops, and serve immediately while piping hot and irresistibly appetizing.
Notes
- Drain Meat Thoroughly: Remove excess fat completely to prevent greasy texture and ensure a clean, rich meat flavor.
- Sauté Garlic Carefully: Brief sautéing releases maximum flavor without burning, which can create bitter undertones.
- Balance Cheese Melting: Fold cheese slowly and gently to achieve smooth, even incorporation without creating clumpy texture.
- Toast Bread Strategically: Watch bread edges closely during baking to achieve golden crispness without burning, which can make bread tough and bitter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg