Description
Texas Toast Sloppy Joes is a savory and hearty twist on classic comfort food. This quick and easy recipe combines flavorful ground beef in a rich tomato sauce served on crispy, buttery Texas Toast. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this dish offers a satisfying meal with a crispy, cheesy topping option that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (preferably lean)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices Texas Toast bread
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, pickles, or chopped onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of the Texas Toast slices with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder. Bake for about 8-10 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the beef. Stir well and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Place a generous scoop of the beef mixture onto each slice of crispy garlic Texas Toast. Optional: top with shredded cheese, chopped onions, or pickles.
- Serve immediately while hot, enjoying the crispy toast and savory filling.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding hot sauce or smoked paprika to the beef mixture.
- Toast the bread just before serving to maintain crispiness.
- You can prepare the beef mixture ahead of time and reassemble with fresh toast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg