Description
These Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joes combine the hearty comfort of classic sloppy joes with the bold flavors of a pizza. Ground beef simmers with onions, green bell peppers, pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, and mini pepperoni slices, then topped with melted mozzarella cheese on hamburger buns. Perfect for a quick and delicious family meal with a fun, pizza-inspired twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prepare for baking the sloppy joes.
- Prepare the Sloppy Joe Mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is fully browned. Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper, cooking until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, and mini pepperoni slices, then let the mixture simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
- Assemble the Sloppy Joes: Place the bottom halves of the hamburger buns on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture evenly onto each bun, making sure to pile it up for a hearty sandwich. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of each sloppy joe.
- Bake the Sloppy Joes: Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese has melted completely and is bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and top each sloppy joe with the remaining bun halves. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joes.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content if preferred.
- You can substitute mini pepperoni with chopped regular pepperoni if mini slices are unavailable.
- For a spicier kick, add crushed red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
- These sloppy joes can be made ahead and reheated in the oven to retain cheese melt and flavor.
- To keep buns from getting soggy, you can toast them lightly before assembling.
