Garlic Cheese Beef Bread (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Garlic Bread Essentials

01 - Half a cup of soft unsalted butter, just right for spreading.
02 - An Italian bread loaf, ready to be sliced.
03 - One teaspoon of garlic salt for that savory hit.

→ Sloppy Joe Filling Goodness

04 - A pound of freshly ground beef.
05 - 1 teaspoon of classic yellow mustard.
06 - A quarter cup of finely chopped yellow onion.
07 - A good splash (1/2 cup) of water.
08 - Three-quarters of a cup of ketchup, the kind you like best.
09 - A pinch (1/4 teaspoon) of black pepper for a little depth.
10 - One teaspoon of garlic powder to keep it flavorful.
11 - Half a teaspoon of kosher salt.

→ Cheese Topping Extra

12 - A handful of finely chopped fresh parsley to brighten it up.
13 - One cup of sharp cheddar cheese, shredded.
14 - A cup of mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded and stretchy.

# Instructions:

01 - Heat the oven to 375°F. Cut your bread in half lengthwise and coat each piece with butter. Add a sprinkle of garlic salt and bake for roughly 10 minutes, or until it’s golden and smells amazing.
02 - Toss your ground beef and chopped onions into a big skillet over medium heat. Break the meat apart as it cooks, and once it’s browned, drain the extra grease.
03 - Stir in mustard, garlic powder, ketchup, water, salt, and pepper. Let it all simmer for 5 minutes to thicken into a hearty mixture.
04 - Spread the saucy beef mix over the toasted bread halves. Don’t hesitate—pile it high!
05 - Sprinkle both types of grated cheese all over the top. Be generous—it’s the best part.
06 - Pop it back in the oven for about 5-7 minutes. When the cheese is all bubbly, pull it out, top with parsley, slice, and dig in while it’s warm!

# Notes:

01 - Combines the classic flavors of garlic bread and sloppy joes in one dish.
02 - Great for nights when you need something comforting but quick.
03 - Spice lovers can throw in red chili flakes for a nice kick.