Description
Pepperoni pizza sloppy joes merge classic comfort foods into one mouthwatering marvel. Melted cheese, zesty marinara, and spicy pepperoni create a hearty sandwich you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Vegetables:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
Pizza and Cheese Components:
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) Italian seasoning
Bread:
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature and thoroughly brown the ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles.
- Incorporate finely diced onions and green bell peppers, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and softened.
- Pour pizza sauce into the meat mixture, stirring in Italian seasoning and mini pepperoni slices, allowing the ingredients to meld together for 3-4 minutes.
- Arrange hamburger bun bottoms on a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating a stable base for the sloppy joe filling.
- Generously ladle the pepperoni-infused meat mixture onto each bun, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the meat, creating a potential for melty, gooey coverage.
- Slide the prepared baking sheet into a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for cheese to completely melt and edges to turn golden.
- Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven, topping each sloppy joe with its corresponding bun half.
- Serve immediately while hot, allowing the aromatic blend of pizza and sloppy joe flavors to entice eager diners.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter, lower-fat version that maintains the same delicious flavor profile.
- Replace meat with plant-based crumbles or lentils to create a meat-free alternative that still captures the pizza-inspired essence.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like provolone or cheddar to customize the melty topping according to personal preferences.
- Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for extra kick, or keep it mild for kids by reducing seasoning intensity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 628 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg