PEPPERONI PIZZA SLOPPY JOES
Who else is craving the comfort of a classic pepperoni pizza and the convenience of a sloppy joe? 🤤 Look no further—this Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joes recipe combines the best of both worlds in one deliciously satisfying dish! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend lunch.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup mini pepperoni slices
- 4 hamburger buns
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and cook until softened.
- Stir in the pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and mini pepperoni slices. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the mixture is heated through.
- Toast the hamburger buns, then spoon the pepperoni pizza mixture onto each bun.
- Serve hot and enjoy the delicious flavors of pizza and sloppy joes in every bite!
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 450 per serving
Total Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 80mg
Sodium: 800mg
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 6g
Protein: 30g
Popular Questions:
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- Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef?
Yes, you can definitely use ground turkey as a leaner alternative to ground beef.
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- Can I use store-bought pizza dough instead of hamburger buns?
Yes, you can use store-bought pizza dough to make individual pizza sloppy joes rather than using hamburger buns.
Helpful Tips:
- Try adding your favorite pizza toppings to customize your sloppy joes.
- For a spicy kick, add some crushed red pepper flakes to the mixture.
Expert Secrets:
- To enhance the flavor, mix in some Italian seasoning or garlic powder to the ground beef while cooking.
- For a gooey, cheesy finish, top each sloppy joe with additional mozzarella cheese before serving.