What kind of garlic bread should I use?

Any type of garlic bread will work for garlic bread sloppy joes. You can use either a loaf of garlic bread, or individual Texas toast garlic breads. You can even make homemade garlic bread if you want! If making your own, just be mindful of the size of garlic bread you need to make sure you will have the correct ratio of bread to filling. About 10 - 12 ounces of garlic bread will work well here.

What kind of ground beef should I use for sloppy joes?

As I mentioned above, I prefer to use lean ground beef (around 90 - 93% lean). This is because lean ground beef won't release a ton of excess grease that you need to drain off. But, you can use any type of ground beef you want, just be sure to drain off any excess grease before adding the other ingredients to the pan. Additionally, you could also try making these garlic bread sloppy joes with ground pork, turkey or chicken!

What are good sides for sloppy joes?

Sloppy joes go well with most vegetable or potato side dishes. Try roasted or grilled mixed veggies, a green salad, and/or oven baked fries or sweet potato fries. Sloppy joes also pair perfectly with baked beans and/or coleslaw. If you're looking for some side dish ideas, try my recipes for air fryer frozen green beans , honey orange glazed carrots , cottage fries , or lemon herb roasted asparagus .

Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes - Nibble and Dine

Name: Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounces (454 g) lean ground beef (see note 1); one 10-ounce frozen garlic bread (or one 11.25-ounce box garlic Texas toast); ¾ cup (204 g) ketchup; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon (15 g) yellow mustard; ½ tsp garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste; 1/3 cup (79 ml) water; 1 cup (112 g) shredded cheddar cheese blend

Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes

cut garlic bread topped with sloppy joe meat and melted cheese.

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This is comfort food at its easiest! With only a handful of basic ingredients and a box of frozen garlic bread, you can make this hearty dinner in only about 20 minutes.

Author: Kate
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: main course, entree
Method: bake, broil, stovetop
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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16 ounces (454 g) lean ground beef (see note 1)
one 10-ounce frozen garlic bread (or one 11.25-ounce box garlic Texas toast)
¾ cup (204 g) ketchup
2 tablespoons (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon (15 g) yellow mustard
½ tsp garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1/3 cup (79 ml) water
1 cup (112 g) shredded cheddar cheese blend

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Instructions

Place frozen garlic bread on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil (optional, for easier clean-up). Bake the garlic bread according to the package instructions.
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. If needed, drain the excess grease and return the pan to the stove (note 2).
Turn the heat down to medium low. Add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and water to the skillet. Stir to combine. Simmer the sloppy joe mixture for 4 - 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. (If you want it saucier, you can add another splash of water if needed.) Turn off the heat and let the skillet rest on the stove until the garlic bread is ready.
When the garlic bread is done, remove it from the oven (but keep it on the baking sheet). Position the oven rack about 3 - 4 inches (8 - 10 cm) from the broiler (be careful and use oven mitts, the oven will still be hot!). Turn the oven on to the broil setting.
While the broiler is preheating, spread the sloppy joe mixture evenly across the top of the garlic bread pieces. Sprinkle the cheese on top.
Broil the sloppy joe garlic breads for about 2 - 3 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly. Slice the garlic bread (if not using individual toasts) and serve immediately.

Notes

(1) I prefer using 90 - 93% lean ground beef; because it's so lean, there is no need to drain excess grease (saving me a step!). However, you can use any type of ground beef you prefer. If there is a lot of grease left in the pan after browning the beef, just drain it away before adding the remaining sloppy joe ingredients.

(2) To drain away the excess grease, move the ground beef to one side of the pan, then slightly tilt the pan to let the grease pool on the other side. Spoon out the pooled grease into a ceramic, metal, or glass container.

(3) If you have one, this is a great recipe for your toaster oven! It saves a lot of time on preheating.

The nutrition information below is an estimate only, provided by an online nutrition calculator. The calculation was made using 90% lean ground beef. The nutrition counts of your dish will vary based on the brand, type, and exact amounts of ingredients used. This nutrition estimate should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, health, or nutritional advice. See our full disclosure policy.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
Calories: 243
Sugar: 9.3 g
Sodium: 802 mg
Fat: 12.2 g
Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 8.8 g
Cholesterol: 34 mg

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