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Delicious Texas Toast Sloppy Joes with melted cheese and ground beef topping

Texas Toast Sloppy Joes

Easy and satisfying Texas Toast Sloppy Joes made with saucy beef on crispy, buttery toast. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sloppy Joe Filling
  • 1 lb Ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey for a lighter option.
  • 1 medium Onion, diced small
  • 1 medium Bell pepper, diced Optional, adds sweetness.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 1 cup Tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar For classic sloppy joe flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Mustard Yellow or Dijon.
  • 1 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika Pinch is optional.
  • to taste tsp Salt and black pepper
Texas Toast
  • 1 box Frozen Texas toast Follow package directions for baking.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Cheese (optional) Cheddar, pepper jack, or cheese of choice.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bake the Texas toast according to package directions while cooking the meat.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion and bell pepper, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Then add chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add ketchup, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and brown sugar. Stir well and let it simmer for 8 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water or broth if it gets too thick.
  5. Assemble by placing the Texas toast on a baking sheet and spooning the sloppy joe mixture on top. Add cheese if desired.
  6. Optionally, pop the tray back in the oven for a couple of minutes to melt the cheese.

Notes

This recipe is great for leftovers, and reheating is easy. Store the meat mixture separately from the toast to maintain crispness. Perfect for casual gatherings or weeknight dinners.