Here’s a hearty, messy, and delicious Texas Toast Sloppy Joe recipe 🍞🍔—perfect for a quick family meal.
Texas Toast Sloppy Joes
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
For the filling:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
For serving:
- 8 slices Texas toast
- Optional: shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the filling
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with onion (and bell pepper if using).
- Drain excess fat.
- Add sauce ingredients
- Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Prepare Texas toast
- Toast slices lightly in the oven or on a skillet.
- Optionally, brush with butter for extra flavor.
- Assemble Sloppy Joes
- Spoon hot beef mixture onto Texas toast slices.
- Top with cheese if desired, and cover with another slice of toast if you like a “double” sandwich.
- Serve
- Serve immediately with chips, fries, or a side salad.
Tips
- For extra gooeyness, place assembled sandwiches under the broiler 1–2 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Add a splash of BBQ sauce or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Leftover filling can be refrigerated and reheated for later sandwiches.
If you want, I can also give a Texas Toast Sloppy Joe Casserole version where the beef mixture and toast bake together—super easy for weeknights.
Do you want me to share that version?
