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Easy Texas Toast Sloppy Joes

Easy Texas Toast Sloppy Joes

Thick, tangy homemade sloppy joe meat piled onto buttery Texas toast and finished with melted cheddar. A family-friendly weeknight dinner ready in about 30 minutes.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.25 lb ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.75 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 0.5 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 0.75 cup ketchup
  • 0.5 cup tomato sauce
  • 0.25 cup tomato paste
  • 0.25 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 8 slice Texas toast garlic bread
  • 2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped optional, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon butter optional, for extra richness

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange Texas toast on a rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Add onion and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 0.5 minute.
  • Stir in ketchup, tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire, mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and glossy, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in butter if using.
  • Bake Texas toast according to package directions until golden, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Spoon sloppy joe mixture evenly over each slice of toast and top with cheddar. Return to oven until cheese melts, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Make ahead: The meat mixture can be made up to 3 days in advance and reheated. To store leftovers, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months. For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeño or hot sauce to taste.