Not So Sloppy Joe Long Boats

• 1 pound Ground beef (93% lean or leaner) 

• 1/2 cup chopped onion 

• 2 teaspoons minced garlic 

• 1/2 teaspoon salt 

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper 

• 4 soft hoagie rolls (6 to 7 inches long each) 

  
  

• Toppings: 

  Ketchup, yellow mustard, diced onion, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, crumbled bacon, Mayo or what ever your little heart desires

Step 1

Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef, onion and garlic; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into small crumbles and stirring occasionally. Remove drippings; season with salt and pepper, as desired. 

Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef.

Step 2

Split rolls, cutting almost, but not all the way through. Evenly fill rolls with beef mixture. Top with condiments, as desired or prepare using recipe variations below.  

Coney Island Variation: Prepare recipe as directed through Step 2. Top beef mixture with heated chili or chili beans, chopped onions, shredded Cheddar cheese and yellow mustard, as desired.  

Philly Steak Variation: Prepare recipe as directed above, adding thinly sliced mushrooms with ingredients in Step 1. Remove skillet from heat. Top beef mixture with process cheese dip or sliced Provolone cheese. Cover; let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Continue as directed in Step 2.