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Texas Toast Sloppy Joes Recipe

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This Texas Toast Sloppy Joes recipe features a flavorful ground beef mixture simmered in a tangy and slightly sweet sauce, served atop crispy garlic butter Texas toast. Easy to prepare and perfect for a comforting meal, it offers a delicious twist on classic sloppy joes with the crispiness of toasted bread and optional melted cheddar cheese topping.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Sloppy Joe Mixture

  • 1 ½ lbs ground beef (85/15)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • ½ green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • ¼ cup beef broth (low sodium recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

For Serving

  • 6 slices frozen garlic butter Texas toast
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Bake the Texas Toast: Preheat the oven and bake the frozen Texas toast slices according to the package directions, typically at 425°F for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden and crispy.
  2. Cook the Meat and Vegetables: While the toast is baking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, diced onion, and diced green bell pepper. Cook, breaking the meat up as it browns, for about 6 to 8 minutes until the beef is fully cooked and the vegetables have softened.
  3. Drain Excess Grease: Drain the excess grease well from the skillet and return the pan to the stove over medium heat to continue cooking.
  4. Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  5. Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, and beef broth. Mix all ingredients until fully combined.
  6. Season the Mixture: Season the filling with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  7. Simmer the Filling: Reduce heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your liking.
  8. Assemble the Sloppy Joes: Remove the toasted Texas toast from the oven. Place the slices on a serving plate or individual plates. Spoon the sloppy joe filling generously over each slice.
  9. Add Cheese and Serve: Top immediately with shredded sharp cheddar cheese if desired, and serve right away while the toast is hot and crispy. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use regular bread if Texas toast isn’t available, but it won’t be as thick and crispy.
  • For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the filling.
  • Use low sodium beef broth to better control the saltiness of the dish.
  • Cheese topping is optional but adds a rich and melty finish to the sandwich.
  • Leftover filling can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Baking and Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/texas-toast-sloppy-joes-recipe/