# Italian Sloppy Joe's

A satisfying, quick and easy weeknight dinner featuring Italian-style sloppy joe's topped with burrata and fresh basil.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- for the buns olive oil (optional)
- 1/2 cup carrot, finely diced
- 5 whole garlic clove, minced
- 2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 tsp brown sugar
- 4 whole sandwich bun, split
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 2 ball burrata, torn
- 4 large basil leaf, thinly sliced
- kosher salt (optional)
- freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
- flaky salt (optional)

## Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots, garlic, and a hefty pinch of kosher salt. Cook, stirring often, until the carrots are tender and the garlic is fragrant.
2. Add the ground beef along with another hefty pinch of salt. Break the meat into very small crumbles with a wooden spoon or spatula as it cooks.
3. Once the beef is browned and cooked through, carefully drain or blot away any excess grease.
4. Stir in the marinara sauce and brown sugar. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer.
5. Turn the broiler on. Arrange the buns cut-side up on a baking sheet. Drizzle the cut sides generously with olive oil and sprinkle evenly with the garlic salt. Broil until golden brown and crisp.
6. Spoon the Italian sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom buns.
7. Top each with torn burrata, a pinch of flaky salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and the sliced basil. Finish with the top buns and serve immediately.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Db9aSZhhJfc/?igsh=MWVmMWVjMXE0dnZ2aQ==
- Creator: MacKenzie Smith
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8ef3920d-b59c-465c-bb82-48761edcd493
- Extracted: 2026-08-17

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