Description
Indulge in Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joes—a mouthwatering fusion of classic Sloppy Joes and pizza flavors! Perfect for family dinners, parties, or quick weeknight meals. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Filling:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
- 1 cup (240 ml) pizza sauce
- 1 cup (120 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup (75 g) pepperoni, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For Serving:
- 6 hamburger buns, lightly toasted
- Optional toppings: sliced olives, diced mushrooms, jalapeños, or fresh basil.
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
- Season the Meat: Sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine, letting the flavors meld for 1–2 minutes.
- Add the Sauce: Pour in the pizza sauce and mix well. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Incorporate Pepperoni: Stir in the diced pepperoni and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Melt the Cheese: Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella into the skillet and stir until melted. Reserve the rest for topping.
- Assemble the Sloppy Joes: Spoon the mixture onto the bottom halves of toasted buns. Sprinkle the reserved cheese on top of each serving.
- Optional Broil: For a bubbly, golden finish, broil the assembled sandwiches in the oven for 1–2 minutes.
- Serve: Top with any additional toppings of your choice, cover with the bun tops, and enjoy!
Notes
- Make Ahead: The filling can be prepared a day in advance and reheated before serving. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Healthier Options: Swap regular buns for whole-grain buns or lettuce wraps. Use reduced-fat cheese and turkey pepperoni for a lighter dish.
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free buns or serve over rice or pasta for a gluten-free alternative.
- Adjust Spice: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes