Description
This Italian Sloppy Joe Sandwich recipe puts a flavorful twist on the classic sloppy joe by incorporating Italian herbs, tomato sauce, provolone cheese, and a savory blend of ground beef and vegetables, all simmered to perfection and served on toasted hamburger buns.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Skillet: Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for browning the beef mixture.
- Cook Vegetables and Beef: Add the ground beef, diced onion, diced green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet.
- Brown the Mixture: Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender.
- Drain Grease: Drain any excess grease from the skillet to keep the sandwich savory but not greasy.
- Add Sauces and Seasonings: Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper to flavor the mixture.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to meld flavors.
- Toast Buns: While simmering, toast the hamburger buns either in a toaster or on a skillet until lightly browned.
- Add Cheese: Place a slice of provolone cheese on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
- Assemble Sandwich: Spoon the hot meat mixture over the cheese on each bun.
- Top Sandwich: Cover with the top half of the bun to complete the sandwich.
- Serve: Serve the Italian Sloppy Joe sandwiches hot for the best taste experience.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the meat mixture while simmering.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Provolone cheese melts nicely but feel free to use mozzarella or another Italian cheese variety.
- To make the sandwich more wholesome, add sautéed mushrooms or extra vegetables to the meat mixture.
- Leftover meat mixture can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
