Here’s a delicious, hearty twist on a classic comfort food: Texas Toast Sloppy Joes! Imagine thick, buttery toast piled high with saucy ground beef and melted cheese. It’s messy, satisfying, and easy to make—a perfect weeknight dinner or game-day treat.
🍞 Texas Toast Sloppy Joes
📋 Ingredients (Serves 4):
For the Sloppy Joe Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- ½ cup onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup green bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richer flavor)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Toast:
- 8 slices frozen Texas toast (garlic or plain, your choice)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
- Optional: sliced pickles, jalapeños, or a fried egg for topping
🍳 Instructions:
- Cook the Texas Toast:
- Preheat oven and bake Texas toast according to package instructions until golden and crisp.
- Make the Sloppy Joe Filling:
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and mustard.
- Simmer 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Season to taste.
- Assemble:
- Place cooked Texas toast on a baking sheet.
- Spoon a generous amount of sloppy joe mixture onto each slice.
- Sprinkle cheese on top.
- Melt the Cheese:
- Return to oven and broil for 2–3 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Serve open-faced or sandwich two pieces together for an ultra-indulgent version.
- Add pickles or jalapeños for a zesty crunch if desired.
🔄 Variations:
- Spicy kick: Add hot sauce or chipotle to the meat mix.
- Low-carb: Serve over roasted sweet potato slices or in lettuce wraps.
- Sloppy Joe Casserole: Layer toast in a dish, add meat and cheese, then bake!
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