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Mississippi Sloppy Joes served on garlic bread, a delicious meal option.

Mississippi Sloppy Joes on Garlic Bread

A hearty and flavorful twist on classic sloppy joes, served on crispy garlic bread and topped with melted provolone cheese. Perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs 1.5 lbs ground beef Use lean ground beef for less grease.
  • 1 packet (1 oz) 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix
  • 1 packet (1 oz) 1 packet au jus gravy mix
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers Adjust based on desired spice level.
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice from the jar
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup beef broth Can substitute with low-sodium broth.
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed Adds richness to the mixture.
  • 1 box (11.25 oz) 1 box frozen thick-cut garlic bread Or use fresh garlic bread for better flavor.
  • 1.5 cups 1.5 cups shredded provolone cheese Can use other cheeses like mozzarella or cheddar.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until it’s fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
  2. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the ranch dressing mix, au jus gravy mix, sliced pepperoncini, pepperoncini juice, and beef broth.
  3. Scatter the cubed butter over the top of the beef mixture. Let it gently melt into the mixture.
  4. Let the mixture simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens into a sloppy joe consistency.
  5. While the meat simmers, bake the frozen garlic bread according to the package directions.
  6. Once the beef mixture is thickened, generously spoon it over the toasted garlic bread slices.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded provolone cheese over the meat.
  8. Return the baking sheet to the oven for about 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Remove from the oven and let the open-faced sandwiches rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve with extra pepperoncini for a spicy kick. Pair with a simple salad or chips for a fun meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.