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!
PrintSloppy 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!
Katherine says
Uhh this was sooooo delicious!!!!! The whole family loved it so much better then canned sauce and so simple to make. Thanks for sharing this recipe will be making this regularly(:
Annie says
Thank you, Katherine! I am so happy to hear that! Buon Appetito! 🙂
Nagi@RecipeTinEats says
And….I found it! Italian sloppy joes – I LOVE THIS IDEA!!!
Annie says
YESSS! That is happiness! Enjoy, my friend!! xo
Rachel @ Bakerita says
Oooh these look so good! I adore the Italian style twist you put on these, and they look so hearty and comforting. Deliciousness all around!
Annie says
Thank you, Rachel!! It was a fun little twist!
April @ Girl Gone Gourmet says
I only watch the Super Bowl because of the food – I would totally show up to watch if I got to try these! 🙂
Annie says
Not a bad motivator, at all!! Thanks, April! 🙂