Pizza Sloppy Joes ala ~DKBB~

Pizza Sloppy Joes ala ~DKBB~

(original recipe by Connie Pettit in June/July 2019 issue of Simple & Delicious)

Photo from Taste of Home

1 lb. lean ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

¼ cup chopped green pepper

1 14oz. jar pizza sauce

3 oz. pepperoni (about 50 slices), chopped

½ tsp. dried basil

¼ tsp. dried basil

Vom Fass Pizza Margarita spices*

Hamburger buns or ciabatta buns

Shredded mozzarella cheese

• In a nonstick skillet, cook the beef, onion, and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain if necessary.
• Stir in pizza sauce, pepperoni, and herbs; bring all to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Place open buns on baking sheet; spoon 2/3 cup (or more) mixture onto each bun, sprinkle with generous amount of cheese; broil until cheese is melted.

*No longer available, but if you have some around, use it!