Description
Texas Toast Sloppy Joes combine the classic sloppy joe filling of seasoned ground beef with a tangy barbecue twist, served on thick, toasted Texas toast and topped with melted cheddar cheese. This hearty and flavorful sandwich is perfect for a casual dinner or game day meal, offering a delicious blend of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors with a satisfying crispy base.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 1.5 pounds ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Bread and Toppings
- 12 slices Texas toast (toasted)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional sliced pickles (for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Break it apart with a wooden spoon or spatula as it cooks to ensure even cooking and crumble the meat well.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and soft, enhancing the flavor base of the mixture.
- Add Sauce and Seasonings: Stir in the barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine all flavors. Reduce heat and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes until fully heated through and slightly thickened.
- Preheat Oven: While the meat simmers, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for toasting the Texas toast.
- Toast the Bread: Arrange the Texas toast slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place in the preheated oven and toast for approximately 5 minutes, or until the toast becomes golden brown and crisp.
- Assemble Sloppy Joes: Remove the toasted bread from the oven. Spoon a generous amount of the sloppy joe meat mixture over each slice, spreading evenly.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the meat mixture on each slice to add a rich and melty topping.
- Melt the Cheese: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, and serve warm. Garnish sandwiches with sliced pickles if desired for added tang and crunch.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for beef to make it a leaner option.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the meat mixture.
- Pickles add a nice crunch and tangy contrast but are optional.
- To make this gluten free, use gluten-free bread instead of Texas toast.
- Leftover sloppy joe mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet Cooking and Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with topping
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Texas Toast Sloppy Joes, sloppy joe recipe, barbecue sloppy joes, cheesy sloppy joes, easy dinner recipes, comfort food recipes
