Italian Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes
This dish combines two favorite comfort foods into one tasty meal. It brings together bold, familiar flavors without taking too much time, which is perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Oven
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 500 g Ground meat beef, turkey, or plant-based option
- 1 loaf Garlic bread or a sturdy loaf
- 400 g Tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium Onion chopped
- 100 g Cheese mozzarella or provolone, shredded
- 15 ml Olive oil for sautéing
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 5 g Italian herbs to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 175 °C (350 °F). In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and brown the ground meat with the chopped onion and minced garlic.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and Italian herbs. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Slice the garlic bread in half, top it with the meat mixture, and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Place the halves in the air fryer and cook for 6–10 minutes, until the cheese melts and the edges are crispy.
- Alternatively, preheat your oven to 175 °C (350 °F), prepare the garlic bread, top with the meat sauce and cheese, and bake for 12–15 minutes.
- If desired, broil for the last 1–2 minutes for ultra-crispy edges.
Notes
Tip: Don’t overload the bread with too much sauce to avoid sogginess. If your filling seems a bit dry, stir in a splash of tomato sauce or broth.