Sloppy Joe Sliders – Italian Style…or better yet…Sloppy Giuseppes!
My girls are so cute. On more than one occasion, after having had an exceptional meal out, they’ll report back to me what they ate with the hope that together we can duplicate their gastronomic experience as closely as possible.
These Sloppy Giuseppes come compliments of Luc. Though the sandwich she had was prepared with slivered steak – our version should come very close in flavor to the one that she described.
I thought it would be fun to make sliders – with the big game this weekend and all. Hut.
I can imagine making a double or triple batch – keeping it warm on the stove, inviting folks to help themselves to a slider roll or two or more, a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella, a pinch of red pepper flakes and a ladle of Sloppy Giuseppe.
With all the hype and happenings of game day – we want tasty food that’s simple to make. Am I right? Well – this recipe delivers on both counts. Like a traditional Sloppy Joe, I used ground beef (instead of steak – though you could!), then added sauteed onions, sauteed roasted red peppers, marinara sauce, ketchup, red pepper flakes and mozzarella. Oh yeahhhhh – melty, sweet, tomatoey, tangy, cheesy, spicy tender beef on puffy, soft slider rolls…
Here’s the part where you kiss your fingertips and repeat after me, “Mama Mia!”.
How does one begin to describe the pleasure of seeing Trevi Fountain for the first time? Mona Lisa’s smile? The Eiffel Tower in twinkle lights?
One doesn’t.
One basks in the glow of the moment and knows that it’s a special one – much like the moment you will undoubtedly have when you take your first bite of this slider.
I am left with only one thing to say…
Buon Appetito, my friends!
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Sloppy Joe Sliders – Italian Style
- Category: Appetizer
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 16 oz. roasted red peppers, thinly sliced (if jarred, thoroughly drain them)
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 cup marinara sauce (jarred or homemade)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 – 2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Slider Rolls
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan.
- Add onions and roasted red peppers. Cook until soft.
- Add beef and cook until no longer pink.
- Add sauce, ketchup, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 more minutes or until heated through.
- Ladle beef mixture onto rolls.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes (optional).
- Serve.
Ciao!
I haven’t had sloppy joes since I was a kid – I used to love them! I love the italian spin on these… definitely have to try it!
Thanks, Keri!! Enjoy!
These sammies are rockin’ my world!!!
Fabulous!! That is music to my ears, Amanda!! Thanks, dear!
This looks amazing. Love that they are Italian style! Beautiful pictures!
Thanks, Kelley! It’s always fun to find a simple twist that’s just as good, if not better!
Hello, Annie … I love that these shout both Italian and American. I’ve actually never made any sloppy Joes but I would definitely give these a go – love that they’re super simple!
Oh yes! Italian-American-Super-Simple! That could be the tagline! Thanks, Helen! Enjoy!!
Now THESE are superbowl worthy sandwiches! The messier, the better.
You got that right!! The messier the better! Thanks, Joanne!
Annie this is like the perfect winter comfort food!! So making it this weekend!
Fantastic! Enjoy, my dear!
That melty cheese looks to die for! Yum 🙂
So gooood! 🙂
I love this spin on sloppy joes, you can never go wrong with Italian food. These look delicious and like total comfort food! Pinned! 🙂
Thanks, Danielle! Total comfort food!! 🙂
These sliders look fabulous!! I could really chow these down!! 🙂
Too easy to chow down! Thanks, Renee!
Craving one of these sloppy joe sliders right now.. they look awesome!
Thank you, Thalia!
I am cracking up over here about the Sloppy Giuseppes. They sound so good!
Haha! Couldn’t resist! That’s actually what they’re called at the restaurant where my daughter had it. Thanks, Andrea!! 🙂
I love this spin on a good old fashioned sloppy Joe! Of course the cheese is just the cherry on top.
You got that right! The cheese is the cherry on the top! Thanks, Jolena!
Hi Annie, I love your Italian spin on Sloppy Joes. It’s cold here in Buffalo, but you’re motivating me to head to the grocery store to get what I need to make these =) I was feeling lazy on the cooking front, was going to eat leftovers, but now I want these. (my husband is thanking you right now,haha!) The only thing I was wondering if I could leave out the ketchup? Would that make a huge difference in your opinion? I know, I’m a total weirdo, I get all strange about condiments. Could I just add extra marinara sauce?
yesyesyes! You could totally keep the ketchup out and replace it with the sauce! I think that would be quite delicious, too! You just might miss that little bit of tang from the ketchup. Have fun!!
I have never had sloppy joes before and I have no idea why. It looks like my ideal of total comfort food.
Ope – you need to do something about that, Dannii!! Total comfort!
hahahaha Sloppy Giuseppes! Love this idea. I need to try these soon. Pinned!
Thank you!! Enjoy, Oriana!!
So delicious Annie! Just perfect! Wish I had some right now 🙂
Thanks, Mira!!
*Gasp!* I love sloppy joes! They were always a childhood favorite and so the adult in me loves diving into these with all the veal of a kid, food all over my face and all! 😉
This is perfect for the ‘Big Game’!
Oh yes! This meal required more than a couple napkins!! Thanks, Kathleen!
These look fabulous, Annie! Love the creative twist on sloppy joes, they would be perfect for game day!
They’re quite yummy and so simple!! Thanks, Kelly!
What a fantastic idea to jazz up sloppy joes, Annie! Love your creativity! And my husband would love these, too. Sounds delish!
Why thank you, Gayle! I do think your hubby will love them, too!
Omomomomo!! Looks absolutely amazing! Me and my boyfriend are gonna make it soon :D!!
Thank you! That is awesome!! Enjoy!! 🙂