Smokey Sloppy Joe and Provolone!
2 Lbs ground beef cooked and drained
2 cans sloppy joe sauce
( we use Del Monte it has a Smokey bbq flavor ) or you may add a little liquid smoke to your sloppy Joe sauce
2 boxes Texas Toast garlic bread with cheese
Shredded mozzarella cheese/ or sliced provolone
Preheat oven to 375°
Brown the ground beef and drain, mix in sloppy joe sauce, and simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally. On a cookie sheet place garlic toast and bake for 5 minutes. Remove toast from oven and spoon on meat mixture then top with shredded mozzarella or sliced provolone cheese and bake for 7 minutes. I also made two on garlic keto toast.
From Dawn’s Kitchen-Enjoy! 
- In a large skillet or frying pan, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until it’s browned and no longer pink. If you’re using a plant-based alternative, follow the package instructions to cook it until it’s heated through.
- Drain any excess fat from the skillet if necessary.
- Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked beef. Sauté for about 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and let the mixture simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
- While the Sloppy Joe filling is simmering, split the hamburger buns and lightly toast them with a little butter or oil in a separate pan until they’re golden brown. You can also toast them in the oven under the broiler.
- Once the Sloppy Joe filling is thickened to your liking, remove it from heat.
- To assemble the sandwiches, place a slice of Provolone cheese on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
- Spoon a generous portion of the Sloppy Joe filling onto the cheese-covered bun.
- Top each sandwich with the other half of the toasted bun.
- Serve your Smokey Sloppy Joe and Provolone sandwiches immediately while they’re hot. You can also serve them with pickles, coleslaw, or a side of potato chips for a complete meal.
