Texas Toast Sloppy Joes combine the classic, messy goodness of sloppy joes with the buttery, crispy charm of Texas toast. It’s a hearty and delicious twist on the traditional sloppy joe recipe. Here’s how you can make them:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package frozen Texas toast (garlic or buttery flavor)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter (for toasting, if needed)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Texas toast:
- Preheat the oven according to the instructions on the frozen Texas toast package.
- Bake the toast according to package instructions (usually 5–7 minutes on each side) until golden brown and crispy.
- Cook the sloppy joe filling:
- While the toast is baking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add the sauce:
- Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer the mixture for 10–15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
- Assemble the sandwiches:
- Once the Texas toast is ready, top each slice with a generous portion of the sloppy joe mixture.
- For extra cheesiness, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the sloppy joe mixture.
- Optional: Broil for a cheesy finish:
- If adding cheese, place the assembled sandwiches under the broiler for 2–3 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve and enjoy:
- Serve these Texas Toast Sloppy Joes open-faced for a deliciously messy meal or as a closed sandwich for a more traditional feel.
These sloppy joes are sure to be a hit with their rich, savory filling and buttery, crispy toast!
