Italian Garlic Bread Joes (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat and Aromatics
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1 pound ground beef
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1 medium onion, diced (about 150 grams)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Sauce Components
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1 cup marinara sauce (240 ml)
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2 tablespoons tomato paste (33 grams)
→ Herbs and Spices
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Fats and Oils
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (about 56 grams)
→ Bread and Garnish
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4 sandwich rolls
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, and cook while breaking up with a spoon until fully browned, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat and return beef to the skillet.
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Add diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook an additional minute until fragrant.
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Incorporate marinara sauce and tomato paste, stirring to combine. Season with oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Stir thoroughly and reduce heat to low.
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Let the mixture simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes to meld flavors.
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice sandwich rolls horizontally without cutting all the way through. Place cut side up on a baking sheet and spread 1 tablespoon softened butter on each cut side.
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Bake the rolls in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove and set aside.
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Add fresh chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese to the beef mixture and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
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Spoon the beef mixture evenly onto the bottom halves of the toasted rolls. Sprinkle garlic powder over the filling, then cover with the top halves and press gently.
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Serve immediately and enjoy the rich, savory flavors of the Italian Garlic Bread Sloppy Joes.
# Notes:
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Simmering the filling allows the flavors to deepen and meld for optimal taste.