Description
Enjoy the flavors of pepperoni pizza in a fun, sloppy joe twist with this Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joes recipe. Savory ground beef, zesty pizza sauce, spicy pepperoni, and gooey mozzarella cheese come together in a deliciously messy sandwich that’s perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Toppings:
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup diced pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Additional:
- 4 hamburger buns, toasted
- Olive oil for cooking
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat a skillet over medium heat with olive oil. Cook onions until soft, then add garlic.
- Cook Ground Beef: Brown ground beef in the skillet, breaking it up. Drain excess fat.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in pizza sauce, pepperoni, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer.
- Season and Melt Cheese: Season with salt and pepper. Melt in mozzarella cheese.
- Assemble: Spoon mixture onto toasted buns and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use spicy pepperoni and extra red pepper flakes.
- Customize with olives, mushrooms, or more cheese.
- Opt for gluten-free buns for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
