Here’s a fun, hearty twist on Sloppy Joes — served on buttery Texas toast instead of buns 🍞🥩🍅
Texas Toast Sloppy Joes
Serves: 4
Time: ~30 minutes
Ingredients
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- 1 tsp brown sugar (optional, for sweetness)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 4–6 slices Texas toast
- Optional: shredded cheese for topping
- Optional garnish: pickles or fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook meat
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Brown ground beef, breaking it apart. Drain excess fat if needed. - Add vegetables
Stir in onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened. - Make sloppy joe sauce
Add ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and brown sugar. Stir to combine. Simmer 10–12 minutes, until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. - Toast the Texas toast
Toast or grill slices until golden brown. - Assemble
Spoon sloppy joe mixture over each slice of Texas toast. Optional: top with shredded cheese and let it melt. - Serve
Serve hot with pickles, chips, or a side salad.
Tips & Variations
- Spicy version: Add a dash of hot sauce, cayenne, or smoked paprika.
- Vegetarian: Use cooked lentils or plant-based ground meat instead of beef.
- Cheesy variation: Mix shredded cheddar or pepper jack into the sloppy joe mixture before serving.
- Meal prep: Make the meat mixture ahead and reheat; toast bread just before serving.
I can also give a slow-cooker Texas Toast Sloppy Joes version for a hands-off approach if you want.
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