Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joes
Saucy ground beef with pizza sauce, mini pepperoni, and melted mozzarella served on soft buns.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup mini pepperoni slices
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Cooking
- Brown the meat. Cook the beef in a skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until no pink remains, then drain.
- Add the vegetables. Cook the onion and pepper for 4 to 5 minutes until soft.
- Simmer. Add the sauce, seasoning, and pepperoni and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Assemble. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Set the bottom buns on a lined sheet, add the filling, and top with mozzarella.
- Bake and serve. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese bubbles, then add the top buns.
Notes
Substitutions: Use ground turkey cooked to 165 degrees F, or swap the buns for toasted hot dog rolls.
Tips: Drain the fat well so the filling stays thick.
Storage: Refrigerate the filling for up to 3 days or freeze it for up to 2 months.