GARLIC BREAD SLOPPY JOES
- 450 g ground beef
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ cup diced green pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices of Texas toast garlic bread
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5 – 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Add the diced onion, green pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Cook for another 3 – 4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens.
While the sloppy joe mixture is simmering, place the Texas toast garlic bread slices on a baking sheet and bake for 5 – 7 minutes, until golden and crispy.
Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the toasted garlic bread slices, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Return to the oven for 3 – 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve hot.
Recipe and photo: Martie Labuschagne
