Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joes – Closet Cooking

Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joes

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4

All of the flavours of a pepperoni pizza with green peppers and olives in sloppy joe form, that’s quick and easy to make!

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ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (or Italian sausage with casings removed)
• 4 ounces of pepperoni, sliced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced (optional)
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 cups pizza sauce or marinara sauce – link these
• 1/3 cup sliced olives, drained (optional)
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (or oregano) – link this
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 4 buns (gluten-free for gluten-free)

directions

1. Cook the ground geef, pepperoni, onion, and bell pepper in a large skillet/pan over medium-high heat, breaking the meat apart as it cooks, before draining off any excess grease.
2. Add the garlic and paprika and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
3. Add the pizza sauce, olives, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
4. Turn the heat off, mix in the mozzarella and let it melt.
5. Divide the filling between the buns and enjoy!

Option: Add 1 tablespoon sriracha!
Option: Instead of the pepperoni, green pepper and black olives, use your favourite pizza toppings!

Nutrition Facts: Calories 615, Fat 26g (Saturated 9.2g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 139mg, Sodium 1435mg, Carbs 41g (Fiber 4g, Sugars 9g), Protein 61g

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