Open Faced Italian Sloppy Joes

These Open Faced Italian Sloppy Joes are great for a busy weeknight meal or a fun weekend lunch! These are a huge hit with my family and I would love to share my recipe with you, so let's get started!

What you need:

1 lb ground beef
2-3 garlic cloves minced
1/4 large red onion, chopped finely
1 green pepper, chopped finely
8 oz sliced mushrooms
15 oz tomato sauce
6 oz tomato paste
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
1 tsp marjoram
1 tsp garlic and herb seasoning
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1-2 TBS honey
kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
A loaf of French bread
8 oz shredded mozzarella
parmesan cheese

Directions:

First, cook ground beef, garlic, onions, and green peppers over medium heat until the beef starts to brown. If your meat is greasy remove the excess grease except 1 TBSP.

 

Next, add your sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5-7 minutes.



You should have a little moisture as the mushrooms are cooking, if not add 1 TBPS or so of water.  Now add tomato sauce, tomato paste, honey and all seasonings. Mix well and return to a simmer.



Now, cut your French bread equally down the middle and remove the middle of the bread creating a bowl inside your French bread halves. Place on a cookie sheet lined with foil.

Finally, fill the French bread with the Sloppy Joe Mixture and sprinkle the tops with shredded mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and a little oregano.

Bake at 350 degrees until cheese is bubbly. Then cut into sections and serve with a nice garden salad with yummy homemade ranch dressing, click here for the recipe.

I hope you and your family enjoy this meal at your dinner table soon!