Description
These Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joes combine the classic comfort of sloppy joes with the beloved flavors of pizza, featuring ground beef simmered with pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, mini pepperoni slices, and melted mozzarella cheese on a soft hamburger bun. Perfect for a fun, family-friendly dinner in under 40 minutes.
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 prevent sticking during baking.
- Prepare the Sloppy Joe Mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper, cooking until the vegetables are softened. Stir in the pizza sauce, Italian seasoning, and mini pepperoni slices, then let the mixture simmer for a few minutes to meld the flavors.
- Assemble the Sloppy Joes: Place the bottom halves of the hamburger buns on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon an even amount of the sloppy joe mixture onto each bun bottom, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously on top.
- Bake the Sloppy Joes: Bake the assembled sloppy joes in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly, and everything is heated through.
- Serve: Remove the sloppy joes from the oven, place the top halves of the buns on each, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Add some crushed red pepper flakes to the sloppy joe mixture if you like a bit of heat.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free buns.
- Try adding sliced black olives or mushrooms for extra pizza toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
