✔ 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey for a leaner option) 🥩
✔ ½ cup diced onion 🧅
✔ 2 cloves garlic (minced) 🧄
✔ ½ cup diced bell pepper (optional for extra flavor) 🌶️
✔ 1 cup tomato sauce 🍅
✔ 2 tablespoons tomato paste
✔ 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
✔ 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
✔ 1 teaspoon brown sugar 🍬
✔ ½ teaspoon salt & black pepper
✔ ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional for a smoky kick)
For the Garlic Bread:
✔ 1 loaf French bread (or 4-6 hoagie rolls, split in half) 🍞
✔ ½ cup butter (melted) 🧈
✔ 2 cloves garlic (minced or grated) 🧄
✔ 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 🌿
✔ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
✔ 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese 🧀
✅ Optional Add-ins:
🔹 Red pepper flakes for spice 🌶️
🔹 Bacon bits for extra crunch 🥓
🔹 Parmesan cheese for added cheesiness
