Description
A fun and delicious twist on traditional sloppy joes! These Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joes are packed with pizza sauce, mini pepperoni, and melted mozzarella cheese, all sandwiched between a soft hamburger bun. The perfect quick meal for the family or a pizza night alternative!
Ingredients
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For the Sloppy Joes:
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1 lb ground beef
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 cup pizza sauce
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
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4 hamburger buns
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
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Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
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Prepare the Sloppy Joe Mixture:
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In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
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Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper, cooking until vegetables are tender.
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Stir in the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, and mini pepperoni slices. Let it simmer for a few minutes.
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Assemble the Sloppy Joes:
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Place the bottom halves of the hamburger buns on a baking sheet.
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Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto each bun.
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Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of each portion.
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Bake the Sloppy Joes:
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Place the assembled sloppy joes in the preheated oven.
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Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve:
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Remove the Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joes from the oven.
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Top with the remaining bun halves and serve hot.
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Enjoy the delicious fusion of pizza and sloppy joes in every bite!
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Notes
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Feel free to customize this recipe by adding your favorite pizza toppings such as olives, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
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Use whole wheat buns for a healthier alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg