Texas Toast Sloppy Joes
Texas Toast Sloppy Joes are a hearty open-faced sandwich featuring savory ground beef simmered in a rich tomato-barbecue sauce, spooned over thick garlic Texas toast, and finished with melty cheddar cheese. A fun twist on a classic comfort meal!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Baking sheet (optional)
- Oven or toaster
Ingredients
Sloppy Joe Filling
- 1 lb ground beef lean or 80/20
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes canned
- 1 cup ketchup
- ½ cup barbecue sauce bottled
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbsp sugar
Assembly
- 1 box Texas toast about 8 slices frozen garlic Texas toast
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or more to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add diced tomatoes, ketchup, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer the mixture, uncovered, for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so it thickens slightly.
- While the filling simmers, prepare the Texas toast according to package instructions — either in a toaster, oven, or skillet — until golden and crispy.
- Spoon a generous amount of the sloppy joe mixture onto each slice of Texas toast.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Serve immediately, or place under the broiler briefly to melt the cheese if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding diced onions and bell peppers to the beef while browning, or topping with pickles or coleslaw. These open-faced sandwiches are perfect for casual dinners or game-day meals. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}