Description
Thick, buttery Texas toast piled high with a rich, tangy, slightly sweet Sloppy Joe filling and optional melty cheddar. A cozy, weeknight-friendly sandwich that’s messy in the best way.
Ingredients
- Ground beef: 1 pound, provides a hearty and savory base
- Yellow onion: 1 small, finely diced, adds sweetness and depth
- Green bell pepper: 1 small, diced, gives fresh crunch
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced, infuses aromatic flavor
- Ketchup: 1 cup, creates a sweet and tangy sauce backbone
- Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons, thickens and enriches the sauce
- Brown sugar: 1 tablespoon, balances tomato acidity
- Worcestershire sauce: 1 tablespoon, adds savory umami complexity
- Yellow mustard: 1 teaspoon, sharpens and brightens flavor
- Salt and black pepper: to taste, essential seasoning
- Texas toast: 8 slices, thick and buttery, holds the saucy filling
- Shredded cheddar cheese: 1 cup, optional, for melty indulgence
Instructions
- Preheat your equipment: Set a large skillet over medium heat and preheat the oven or toaster oven for toasting the Texas toast later.
- Combine ingredients: Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up. Stir in onion, bell pepper, and garlic, cooking until softened and the beef is browned.
- Prepare your cooking vessel: Drain excess fat from the skillet, leaving a thin coating for flavor.
- Assemble the dish: Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Cook to perfection: Simmer 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and turns glossy.
- Finishing touches: Toast Texas toast until golden. If desired, sprinkle cheddar on a slice and melt.
- Serve and enjoy: Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto toast, top with another slice, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Note: Simmering a few extra minutes gives deeper flavor and helps prevent soggy toast.
- For gentle heat, add a pinch of chili flakes or hot sauce to taste.
- Toast bread right before assembling to keep edges crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Texas toast sloppy joes, easy sloppy joes, weeknight dinner, ground beef sandwich, cheesy sloppy joes