🍕 Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joes
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup pizza sauce
1/2 cup pepperoni slices, chopped
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 hamburger buns
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions:
1️⃣ Cook the Beef:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with onion and garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain any excess fat.
2️⃣ Add Pizza Sauce & Seasoning:
Stir in pizza sauce, chopped pepperoni, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
3️⃣ Toast the Buns:
While the mixture simmers, toast the hamburger buns in a toaster or under a broiler until golden.
4️⃣ Assemble the Sloppy Joes:
Spoon the pepperoni pizza mixture onto the bottom half of each bun.
Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
5️⃣ Melt the Cheese:
Place the buns with cheese under the broiler for 1–2 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6️⃣ Serve:
Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.
Time & Serve:
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4