Texas Toast Sloppy Joes are a fun twist on the classic sloppy joe, served on thick, buttery Texas toast for extra crunch and flavor. This hearty, delicious dish is perfect for family dinners or a satisfying game-day meal!
Texas Toast Sloppy Joes
Texas Toast Sloppy Joes are a fun twist on the classic sloppy joe, served on thick, buttery Texas toast for extra crunch and flavor. This hearty, delicious dish is perfect for family dinners or a satisfying game-day meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2lbs(680g) ground beef
- 1small onion, diced
- 1green bell pepper, diced
- 3garlic cloves, minced
- 1cup(240ml) ketchup
- 2 tbsptomato paste
- 2 tbspWorcestershire sauce
- 1 tbspbrown sugar
- 1 tspmustard (yellow or Dijon)
- 1/2 tspsalt
- 1/2 tspblack pepper
- 8slices frozen Texas toast garlic bread (or homemade)
- 1cup(100g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbspchopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Beef Mixture:In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spatula, for 5-7 minutes, or until browned.Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spatula, for 5-7 minutes, or until browned.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
- Make the Sloppy Joe Sauce:Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and black pepper.Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
- Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
- Prepare the Texas Toast:Meanwhile, bake the frozen Texas toast according to package instructions (usually 5-7 minutes at 425°F/220°C) until golden brown and crispy.
- Meanwhile, bake the frozen Texas toast according to package instructions (usually 5-7 minutes at 425°F/220°C) until golden brown and crispy.
- Assemble the Sloppy Joes:Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto each slice of Texas toast.Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and return to the oven for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto each slice of Texas toast.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and return to the oven for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve:Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Add spice:Add chopped jalapeños or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Make it cheesy:Use pepper jack cheese for a spicier, gooier version.
Storage:Store leftover meat mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
