Here’s a Texas Toast Sloppy Joes recipe—messy, cheesy, and totally satisfying 🍔🔥🍞
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp tomato paste or tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- 1 tsp brown sugar (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 slices Texas toast (or thick sandwich bread)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Beef
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with onion (and garlic if using).
- Drain excess fat.
- Make the Sloppy Joe Mixture
- Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 5–10 minutes until thickened.
- Toast the Bread
- Toast Texas toast slices in a toaster, skillet, or oven until lightly golden.
- Assemble
- Spoon the beef mixture onto each slice of toast.
- Optional: top with a slice of cheddar cheese.
- Serve open-faced or as a sandwich with another slice of toast.
Tips & Variations
- Cheesy: Melt cheese under the broiler for 1–2 minutes for a gooey top.
- Spicy: Add a dash of hot sauce, smoked paprika, or cayenne.
- Vegetable boost: Stir in diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or shredded carrots.
- Slow cooker version: Cook the beef mixture in a slow cooker for 2–3 hours on low for extra flavor.
If you want, I can also give a loaded Texas Toast Sloppy Joes version with caramelized onions, pickles, and extra cheese—super indulgent and perfect for game day.
Do you want me to provide that version?
