Description
Texas Toast Sloppy Joes are a delicious twist on the classic comfort food, featuring savory ground beef piled high on crispy, buttery Texas toast. Perfect for game nights or cozy dinners, this hearty dish boasts an irresistible combination of flavors and textures that will take you back to carefree summer cookouts. Quick and easy to prepare, these Sloppy Joes are destined to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 slices Texas toast
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
- Pickles (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and garlic powder. Let simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Toast Texas bread in another skillet or toaster oven until golden brown on both sides.
- Spoon the beef mixture generously onto each slice of toasted bread and top with shredded cheese.
- Serve immediately with optional pickles for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the meat mixture. Substitute ground beef with turkey or lentils for a lighter or vegetarian option. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat as needed.