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Cheesy Sloppy Joe Stromboli

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The best cheesy Sloppy Joe Stromboli—loaded with savory ground beef, gooey Colby cheese, and zesty sauce, all wrapped in golden pizza dough. A fun and hearty twist on a classic!

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Filling:

2 pounds ground beef

½ yellow onion, diced

15 oz tomato sauce

½ cup ketchup

1 tbsp yellow mustard

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp beef bouillon powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

For the Stromboli:

1 can refrigerated pizza crust

2 cups Colby cheese, shredded

1 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

Cook the Filling:
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the diced onions and ground beef until the meat is no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
Season with Worcestershire sauce, beef bouillon, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar. Mix well and remove from heat. Let the mixture cool slightly.

Prepare the Dough:
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle directly on the sheet.

Assemble the Stromboli:
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese over the dough.
Evenly spoon the cooled sloppy joe mixture over the cheese.
Top with remaining 1 cup cheese.

Fold & Seal:
Fold the edges of the dough toward the center, overlapping slightly. Pinch ends together or fold under to seal.
Cut 4–5 small slits on top and brush the surface with melted butter.

Bake:
Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Remove from the oven, let rest a few minutes, then slice and serve warm.

Notes

Let filling cool before adding to dough to prevent tearing.

Avoid overfilling—save extra filling for sandwiches.

Swap Colby cheese with mozzarella or cheddar for variety.

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven for best texture.