Description
This Smokey Sloppy Joe and Provolone sandwich recipe offers a delicious twist on the classic sloppy joe by incorporating smoky BBQ flavors and melty provolone or mozzarella cheese. Served on crispy Texas Toast garlic bread, it’s a hearty and flavorful meal perfect for a quick family dinner or casual gathering. A low-carb keto option is also provided with garlic keto toast.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 2 lbs ground beef (cooked and drained)
- 2 cans sloppy joe sauce (Del Monte Smokey BBQ flavor or any smoky-flavored sauce, or add liquid smoke to regular sloppy joe sauce)
Bread & Cheese
- 2 boxes Texas Toast garlic bread with cheese
- Shredded mozzarella cheese (or sliced provolone cheese)
Optional
- 2 slices garlic keto toast (for a low-carb option)
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef thoroughly, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once fully browned, drain any excess fat to avoid greasiness.
- Mix in Sloppy Joe Sauce: Add the two cans of smoky-flavored sloppy joe sauce to the cooked ground beef. Stir well to combine and let the mixture simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the flavors meld and the mixture heats through evenly.
- Prepare the Texas Toast: While the meat simmers, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the Texas Toast garlic bread on a baking sheet, then bake for about 5 minutes until the toast is slightly crispy and golden brown.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Remove the toast from the oven and spoon the smoky sloppy joe mixture generously over each slice. Top with shredded mozzarella or add a slice of provolone cheese for a creamy, melty finish.
- Melt the Cheese: Return the assembled sandwiches to the oven and bake for another 7 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly to achieve a perfect gooey texture.
- Optional Keto Version: For those following a low-carb diet, substitute the Texas Toast with garlic keto bread and assemble in the same manner.
- Serve: Take the sandwiches out of the oven and serve hot to enjoy this smoky, cheesy comfort food classic.
Notes
- You can substitute the smoky sloppy joe sauce with regular sloppy joe sauce plus a few drops of liquid smoke if desired.
- Drain the cooked ground beef well to prevent a soggy sandwich.
- Feel free to experiment with other cheeses like cheddar or pepper jack for a different flavor profile.
- For extra crispiness, broil the assembled sandwiches for 1-2 minutes instead of baking at the end.
- Leftover sloppy joe mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
