Description
Hearty Texas toast sloppy joes deliver classic comfort with a meaty, zesty twist that elevates sandwich night from ordinary to extraordinary. Melted cheese, robust ground beef, and perfectly toasted bread create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
Vegetables:
- ½ cup (80 g) diced onion
- ½ cup (75 g) diced green bell pepper (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (240 ml) tomato sauce
- ¼ cup (60 ml) ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Bread and Toppings:
- 8 slices of Texas toast or thick-cut bread
- 4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 cup (120 g) shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Heat a spacious skillet over medium flame and crumble ground beef while cooking, ensuring even breakdown of meat particles.
- After beef achieves a rich golden-brown hue, eliminate any accumulated fat droplets, then introduce diced onions, vibrant bell peppers, and minced garlic into the skillet.
- Sauté the aromatic vegetable medley for approximately 4 minutes, allowing them to soften and release their delicate flavors.
- Pour in tomato sauce, tangy ketchup, molasses-like brown sugar, pungent Worcestershire sauce, earthy smoked paprika, and seasoning elements.
- Reduce culinary flame to a gentle simmer, allowing the mixture to harmonize and thicken, stirring periodically to prevent scorching.
- Continue simmering for 12-15 minutes until the sauce reaches a luxurious, robust consistency that clings beautifully to the meat.
- While sauce develops, toast Texas toast until edges turn golden and crisp, creating a sturdy foundation for the saucy meat mixture.
- Generously ladle the spiced beef mixture atop the toasted bread, ensuring complete coverage and maximum flavor absorption.
- Serve immediately, allowing guests to marvel at the rustic, hearty presentation of this classic comfort dish.
Notes
- Select lean ground beef to minimize excess fat and create a cleaner, more concentrated flavor profile.
- Consider swapping ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, healthier alternative that still delivers robust taste.
- Toast the Texas toast until golden brown and crispy to provide a sturdy base that prevents sogginess and adds delightful textural contrast.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting spices like adding red pepper flakes or using a spicy ketchup for those who enjoy a kick of intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg