The Best Texas Toast Sloppy Joe Recipe
This Texas Toast Sloppy Joe recipe is the perfect mix of crispy, buttery bread and rich, savory sloppy joe filling. It’s a comfort food classic with a delicious twist!
Ingredients:
For the Sloppy Joe Filling:
• 1 lb (450g) ground beef
• ½ cup onion, finely chopped
• ½ cup green bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• ¼ cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
For the Texas Toast:
• 6 slices thick-cut Texas toast (or thick white bread)
• 4 tbsp butter, softened
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp parsley (optional, for garnish)
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella)
Instructions:
1. Make the Sloppy Joe Filling
1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess grease if needed.
2. Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
4. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
2. Prepare the Texas Toast
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Mix softened butter with garlic powder and spread evenly over each slice of Texas toast.
3. Place the bread on a baking sheet and bake for 4–5 minutes until slightly toasted.
3. Assemble & Bake
1. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto each slice of toasted bread.
2. Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the top.
3. Return to the oven and bake for 5–7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
4. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional) and serve hot.
Serving Suggestions:
• Pair with fries, coleslaw, or a simple salad.
• Add pickles or jalapeños for extra flavor.
This Texas Toast Sloppy Joe is crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavor—