Here’s a hearty, cheesy, and downright satisfying recipe for Texas Toast Sloppy Joes — a bold twist on a classic! Instead of serving the sloppy joe mixture on plain buns, it’s piled high on thick, buttery Texas toast and baked with melty cheese on top. Think open-faced sandwich meets comfort food perfection.
🍞🍖 Texas Toast Sloppy Joes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
🍽️ Serves: 4–6 (makes 8 slices)
🧂 Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
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1/2 onion, finely diced
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1/2 green bell pepper, diced (optional)
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2–3 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 cup ketchup
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1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richness)
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tbsp yellow mustard
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1 tsp brown sugar (adjust to taste)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1/2 tsp chili powder (optional for a little kick)
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1 box (8 slices) frozen Texas toast (garlic toast style)
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1–1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
🔥 Instructions
1. Make the Sloppy Joe mixture:
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
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Add onion, bell pepper (if using), and garlic; cook 3–4 minutes until soft.
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Drain excess grease if needed.
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Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire, mustard, brown sugar, and seasonings.
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Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thick and flavorful. Taste and adjust seasoning.
2. Bake the Texas toast:
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) (or according to package).
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Arrange Texas toast slices on a baking sheet.
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Bake for 5–6 minutes, just until lightly toasted but not fully done.
3. Assemble & bake:
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Remove toast from oven. Spoon a generous amount of the sloppy joe mixture onto each slice.
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Top with shredded cheese.
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Return to oven and bake for 5–7 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes for extra golden cheese — keep an eye on it!
🍴 Serve with:
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Pickles or coleslaw on the side
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A crisp green salad
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Roasted veggies or baked fries
💡 Tips & Variations
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Spicy version: Add jalapeños or hot sauce to the meat mixture.
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Make it Tex-Mex: Add taco seasoning and top with pepper jack and cilantro.
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Low-carb option: Serve over roasted portobello mushrooms or zucchini planks instead of bread.