Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joes combine everything you love about pizza with the classic, messy deliciousness of sloppy joes. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy dinner is perfect for busy weeknights, family meals, or casual gatherings.
Why We Love This Recipe:
- Super quick – only 20 minutes from start to finish.
- Kid-approved – everyone loves the pizza flavors!
- Customizable – swap ground beef for turkey, add extra veggies, or try different cheeses.
Ingredients:
- Ground beef (or turkey)
- Pepperoni slices
- Minced garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Crushed tomatoes & tomato sauce
- Sugar, salt, and pepper
- Hamburger buns
- Mozzarella cheese slices
How to Make Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joes:
- Brown ground beef in a skillet with salt, pepper, and garlic; drain excess grease.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, and pepperoni.
- Let simmer on low for 5–7 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve on buns and top with mozzarella cheese. Enjoy hot!
Serving Ideas:
- Serve with a simple side salad, steamed broccoli, or fresh-cut veggies for a complete meal.
- Pair with corn on the cob or cheesy breadsticks for a fun pizza night twist.
Tips & Variations:
- Swap in turkey pepperoni or Italian sausage.
- Sneak in extra veggies like mushrooms, bell peppers, or onions.
- Use pizza sauce instead of tomato sauce for an even richer flavor.
- Make it spicier with a pinch of red pepper flakes.
This Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joe recipe is a family-friendly, flavor-packed dinner that turns ordinary weeknights into something exciting. Perfectly cheesy, saucy, and satisfying!
Pepperoni Pizza Sloppy Joes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6–8
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef (or turkey)
- 15 oz pepperoni slices
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 6 hamburger buns
- 6 slices mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat with salt, pepper, and garlic. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, and pepperoni.
- Simmer on low for 5–7 minutes until flavors meld together.
- Serve on hamburger buns and top with mozzarella cheese. Enjoy warm!