How to Make Italian Sloppy Joes with Garlic Butter Biscuits
Taking a classic recipe and making it extra special may seem like more work, but because our Italian Sloppy Joes with garlic butter biscuits use refrigerated Pillsbury Grands! Flaky Layers Buttermilk Biscuits and Progresso™ Vegetable Classics Tomato Basil Soup to jumpstart the recipe, they come together in flash.
Here's a sneak peek into how to make our Italian Sloppy Joes but turn to the recipe below for the specific ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
Make the Biscuits
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Separate the dough into individual biscuits, place them on cookie sheet, and brush with the tops with the garlic butter. Bake biscuits as directed on can.
Make the Filling
While the biscuits are baking, cook the beef, onion, with more Italian seasoning and garlic powder until thoroughly cooked. Stir in the soup and simmer until slightly thickened.
Assemble the Sandwiches
Cut biscuits in half horizontally. Place beef mixture on bottom half of each biscuit, followed by the biscuit tops.
How to Store and Reheat Italian Sloppy Joes with Garlic Butter Biscuits
While these Italian Sloppy Joes come together in a snap, you can cut the hands-on time down even more by making the meat filling in advance. Just make the meat according to the recipe, cool it down a bit, transfer to a sealable container and store in the fridge up to 3 days in advance. Reheat in a saucepan over medium low heat, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until hot. Or, microwave at 70% power in a covered microwave-safe container in 30 second intervals, stirring between intervals, until hot. Reheating times will vary depending on the amount of Sloppy Joe mixture.
The biscuits are best if they’re made the day they’re served, but if you have leftovers, just reheat them in the oven at 300°F for 3 to 5 minutes, or until hot.
You can freeze both the biscuits and the filling. Just thaw the meat filling overnight in the fridge and reheat according to the previous directions. The biscuits can be reheated, straight from the freezer, in the oven although, they will take a minute or two longer.
More Sloppy Joe Recipes
If this Sloppy Joe recipe leaves you wanting more, we’ve got you covered. Just check out our guide on how to make Sloppy Joes. It will take you step-by-step through the process of making classic Sloppy Joes, along with instructions for how to do them in a slow cooker, what’s the best type of meat to use, and all kinds of other useful information.
Of course, the deliciousness of a Sloppy Joe can’t just be tucked inside a bun (or even garlic butter biscuits). There are all kinds of other options when it comes to this popular flavor profile.
Sloppy Joe Casserole is a one dish casserole where the biscuits are baked on top of the filling.
Sloppy Joe Crescent Cups are adorably delicious and single serve. Perfect for an after school or work snack.
Southwest Sloppy Joe Pizza is for when you really want to surprise your family and friends. This one is sure to smiles to the dinner table.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between a Sloppy Joe and a Sloppy Jane?
While we all know and love Sloppy Joe, have you ever met Sloppy Jane? If not, let us introduce you. Sloppy Janes are almost exactly like Sloppy Joes, only instead of the iconic ground beef filling, sloppy janes use ground turkey.
When it comes to ground turkey, you have a couple of choices. First is the extra lean (usually labeled 99% lean), which uses white meat and contains the least amount of fat. You can also use lean ground turkey that includes some dark meat (usually labeled 93% lean). This will be moister and juicer than the extra lean but does include more fat. Be sure to read product labels to find the most accurate information.
Of course, you could also use ground chicken, which is quite lean too. We’re sure Jane won’t mind.
Can You Use Sausage in Italian Sloppy Joes?
Yes! Using Italian sausage in your Italian Sloppy Joes is a terrific idea. It can add even more Italian flavors to the dish as it usually includes seasonings like fennel seeds, garlic powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, and sometimes other herbs and spices like parsley, oregano, or basil. Just make sure to thoroughly drain the sausage after you brown it, as it can contain more fat than ground beef. And if you want to bring in a little heat, you can also try using hot Italian sausage.
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