Sloppy Pizza Joes

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these hearty and satisfying Sloppy Pizza Joes—a mashup that combines the nostalgia of classic sloppy joes with the bold, cheesy flavors of pizza! This quick and easy recipe features seasoned ground beef simmered in rich pizza sauce, studded with diced veggies, and loaded with savory chopped pepperoni. A melted layer of mozzarella cheese takes the filling to the next level, while toasted burger buns add a buttery crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this crowd-pleasing meal is perfect for busy nights or casual gatherings. Customize with your favorite pizza toppings or serve alongside a crisp salad for the ultimate comfort food experience. Whether you’re feeding kids or adults, these Sloppy Pizza Joes are guaranteed to be a hit!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 1 small green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1.5 cups pizza sauce
• 0.5 cup pepperoni slices, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 4 burger buns
• 2 tablespoons butter, optional, for toasting buns

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the pizza sauce, chopped pepperoni slices, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Stir in the shredded mozzarella cheese until melted and fully incorporated into the mixture.

Step 7

Toast the burger buns, if desired, by spreading them with butter and placing them on a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes until golden.

Step 8

Spoon the sloppy pizza joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with the other half of the bun.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1421.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3008.0

Total Fat 207.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 84.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 550.2mg	0%
Sodium 7769.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 145.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g	0%
Total Sugars 37.9g
Protein 146.3g	0%

Vitamin D 18.3IU	0%
Calcium 1214.5mg	0%
Iron 21.8mg	0%
Potassium 3854.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.5%

Protein: 19.3%

Carbs: 19.2%