Cheesy Sloppy Joe Stromboli 🌯🧀🔥✨
A tasty mash-up of sloppy joe flavors and gooey cheese all wrapped inside golden, crispy pizza dough. Perfect for dinner, parties, or game night!
Ingredients 🛒
- 2 lb ground beef
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 1 small bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 1–2 refrigerated pizza doughs (or homemade)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Optional: sesame seeds or Italian herbs for topping
Instructions 👩🍳
- Cook beef: In a skillet, brown ground beef. Drain excess fat.
- Add veggies: Stir in onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until tender.
- Make sloppy joe mix: Add ketchup, tomato sauce, Worcestershire, brown sugar, paprika, chili powder, and salt. Simmer 10 minutes until thickened.
- Prepare dough: Roll pizza dough into a rectangle on parchment paper.
- Layer filling: Spread sloppy joe mixture down the center. Sprinkle generously with cheese.
- Fold & seal: Fold dough over filling, pinch edges to seal. Place seam-side down on baking sheet.
- Egg wash: Brush with beaten egg. Sprinkle sesame seeds or herbs if desired.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Cool slightly, slice into thick pieces, and enjoy warm.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Add jalapeños or pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick.
- Variation: Try BBQ sauce instead of ketchup for a smoky twist.
- Serving idea: Pair with ranch or marinara dipping sauce.
Details
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: ~50 minutes
- Kcal: ~420 per slice
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Cheesy Sloppy Joe Stromboli—gooey, golden, and crowd-pleasing 🌯🧀🔥✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you dip it in ranch or marinara?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next game night.” • “Tag a friend who loves cheesy stromboli.” • “Messy flavors wrapped in golden dough.”