Description
These Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joes are a fun twist on a classic favorite! Made with ground beef, marinara sauce, and pepperoni, they bring together the cheesy, savory goodness of pizza in a sloppy joe form. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a fun family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Mix in Sauce: Stir in the marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), and sliced pepperoni. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes until heated through.
- Toast the Buns: While the mixture is simmering, lightly toast the hamburger buns in a separate skillet or toaster.
- Assemble the Sloppy Joes: Spoon the pepperoni pizza mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and place the top half of the bun on each.
- Serve: Serve the Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joes hot and enjoy this cheesy, meaty delight that combines two favorites in one satisfying meal!
Notes
- For extra cheesy goodness, you can add more mozzarella cheese on top while serving.
- If you like it spicy, increase the red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce.
- This recipe is easy to customize with your favorite pizza toppings like olives or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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