Pizza Sloppy Joes
Try Pizza Sloppy Joes for a fun twist on sloppy joes. This easy dinner uses ground beef, pizza sauce, and melty cheese.
Servings: 8 servings
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds lean ground beef
- ½ medium onion finely chopped
- ½ medium green pepper finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh mushrooms chopped
- 1 ounce sliced pepperoni chopped
- 1 can or jar pizza sauce 15 oz.
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 8 hamburger buns split and toasted if desired
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble the ground beef with the onion, green pepper, and mushrooms until the beef is fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain if needed.1½ pounds lean ground beef, ½ medium onion, ½ medium green pepper, ½ cup fresh mushrooms
- Stir in the pepperoni, pizza sauce, and oregano.1 ounce sliced pepperoni, 1 can or jar pizza sauce, 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the mixture is heated through and slightly thickened.
- Divide the mixture between the buns and top each sandwich with about 2 tablespoons of mozzarella cheese.8 hamburger buns, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Serve immediately.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE: Store filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days
Keep buns separate to prevent sogginess
♨️ REHEATING: Microwave - heat in 30-60 second intervals, stirring between each
Stovetop - warm in a skillet over medium heat until heated through
Oven - place in a covered dish at 350° until warmed through
❄️ FREEZING: Freeze filling only for up to 2 months
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS: Chop vegetables finely for even texture
Simmer until slightly thickened for the best consistency
Toast buns to prevent soggy sandwiches
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS: Slow cooker - brown meat first, then cook on low for 2-3 hours
Oven - keep warm in a covered baking dish at 300°
♻️ LEFTOVERS: Use filling for baked potatoes
Spoon over pasta for a pizza-style meal
📝 NOTES: Use lean ground beef to reduce grease
Adjust pepperoni to taste
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 413mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 4mg
