Description
These Texas Toast Sloppy Joes combine seasoned ground beef in a tangy BBQ sauce, served over crispy garlic Texas toast and topped with melted cheddar cheese. This elevated twist on classic sloppy joes is ready in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend for best flavor)
- 1 small onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 8 slices frozen garlic Texas toast
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Texas Toast: Preheat oven according to Texas toast package directions (typically 425°F). Arrange frozen Texas toast on a baking sheet.
- Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook 5-6 minutes, breaking into small crumbles. Drain excess fat.
- Add Aromatics: Push beef to one side, add diced onion and cook 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Build the Sauce: Add diced tomatoes, ketchup, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, and paprika. Mix well.
- Simmer: Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bake Texas Toast: Bake according to package directions (5-7 minutes) until golden and crispy.
- Assemble: Top each slice of hot Texas toast with sloppy joe mixture and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Melt Cheese: Return to oven for 2-3 minutes or broil 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Storage: Store leftover sloppy joe mixture in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze mixture (without toast) for up to 3 months.
Substitutions: Use ground turkey for leaner option. Try pepper jack cheese for extra heat. For gluten-free, serve over baked sweet potato halves.
Pro Tip: Don’t drain the diced tomatoes completely – the juice helps create the perfect sauce consistency!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Texas Toast Sloppy Joes, easy sloppy joes, comfort food, weeknight dinner, ground beef recipes, family dinner, BBQ sauce, melted cheese, garlic toast