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Cheesy Texas Toast Sloppy Joes

Close-up of Texas Toast Sloppy Joes topped with savory meat sauce and melted cheddar cheese.
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Make this hearty, family-friendly dinner quickly using thick, buttery Texas toast to soak up the tangy ground beef mixture. This recipe includes an option for melted cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 8 slices Texas Toast (frozen or fresh)
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
  • Butter or mayonnaise for toasting

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper. Cook, breaking up the beef, until the meat is browned and the vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, and water to create the sauce.
  4. Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly. This step is key for flavor development, similar to what you might find in good meal planning guides.
  5. While the meat simmers, prepare the Texas Toast. Spread one side of each slice of toast lightly with butter or mayonnaise.
  6. Toast the bread in a separate skillet or under the broiler until golden brown and crisp. If adding cheese, place a slice of cheese on four of the toast slices during the last minute of toasting or broiling until melted.
  7. To serve, spoon a generous amount of the sloppy joe mixture onto the untoasted side of four toast slices. Top with the remaining four toast slices (cheesy side down if using cheese) to make a sandwich, or serve open-faced.

Notes

  • For a shortcut, you can use frozen garlic Texas toast; toast according to package directions before topping.
  • If you prefer an open-faced sandwich, skip the top slice of toast and serve with a fork.
  • This recipe is great for budget friendly dinners; consider serving with a side of baked beans.

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