Sloppy Giuseppes - Italian Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Giuseppe sandwiches are a fun, flavourful variation on classic Sloppy Joes. Here's how I make them - see the post for before-trip prep info, for a SUPER easy campfire meal!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 464kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet
Ingredients
Sloppy Giuseppe Filling
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef Can use ground chicken or ground turkey - we usually use ground chicken.
- 1 Red Bell Pepper. Seeded and chopped
- ½ Onion Finely Chopped
- ¾ cup Tomato Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley
- 1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 ½ - 2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Assembly
- 4 Ciabatta Rolls 8 if using small ones
- Garlic Butter
- 4 Slices Provolone Cheese can use Mozzarella or Parmesan Cheese. Use 8 if using half size / slider type buns.
Instructions
- Get a medium campfire going, or get your charcoal on the go.. (If you’re making this on a stove, use medium-high heat and a nonstick pan.)
- Add the ground beef and olive oil to a large cast iron skillet - or a dutch oven, and set over the fire or hot coals.
- Cook - breaking up the meat as it cooks - just until it’s cooked though. Add the chopped bell pepper and onion, continue cooking until the vegetables are tender, another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the pan, stir well to combine.
- Allow to simmer for about 15 minutes, or until thickened to the texture you like. (I'll usually turn the stove down to medium low or medium heat, when cooking this at home.)
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Split your Ciabatta rolls, toast them to golden brown over your grill or campfire. Spread with the garlic butter, and arrange on your serving plates.
- Divide sloppy Giuseppe mixture between your buns, top with slices of the mozzarella or provolone cheese, and serve hot!
Leftovers
- Leftover sloppy Giuseppe mix can be cooled to room temperature, then stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat before serving.
Notes
Be sure to see the post for information on how I do most of the prep work before a camping trip.
It makes the recipe SUPER easy to throw together on a campsite, and cook over our campfire or grill!
Nutrition
Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 784mg | Potassium: 739mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2299IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 266mg | Iron: 4mg
