Craving a weeknight dinner that’s both speedy and satisfying? Look no further! Sloppy Joe French Bread Pizza delivers the classic comfort of sloppy joes in a fun, family-friendly format. Think savory, saucy goodness piled on a crispy French bread crust. Plus, it’s a customizable canvas for sneaking in extra veggies, making it a win for both flavor and nutrition. Honestly, this recipe saved me during my busiest week – from oven to table in minutes!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, sloppy joes were the ultimate Friday night treat, a messy, flavorful celebration to cap off the school week. This Sloppy Joe French Bread Pizza takes those nostalgic flavors and repackages them into something even more exciting. I remember one evening, Mom trying to improvise a pizza for us, she mixed the Sloppy Joe mix with some French bread and voila, pizza was born. It brings back all those happy memories while being quick enough to fit into my hectic adult life. It’s truly comfort food reinvented!
Ingredients
- For the Sloppy Joe Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped (optional)
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the French Bread Pizza:
- 1 loaf French bread, halved lengthwise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional toppings: sliced olives, diced tomatoes, chopped green onions
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add the chopped onion and bell pepper (if using) to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Simmer the Sauce: Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Prepare the Bread: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the halved French bread on a baking sheet.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread the sloppy joe mixture evenly over the French bread halves.
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle the cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the sloppy joe mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is golden brown.
- Add Toppings (Optional): Remove from the oven and add any desired toppings, such as sliced olives, diced tomatoes, or chopped green onions.
- Serve: Slice and serve warm directly from the oven. Enjoy!
Sloppy Joe French Bread Pizza
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.1 pound ground beef
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper (if using) to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.1 medium onion, 1 green bell pepper
- Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.15 ounce tomato sauce, 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, Salt and pepper
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the halved French bread on a baking sheet.1 loaf French bread
- Spread the sloppy joe mixture evenly over the French bread halves.
- Sprinkle the cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the sloppy joe mixture.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the bread is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and add any desired toppings, such as sliced olives, diced tomatoes, or chopped green onions.sliced olives, diced tomatoes, chopped green onions
- Slice and serve warm directly from the oven. Enjoy!