Description
Texas Toast Sloppy Joes are a deliciously satisfying twist on the classic dish, featuring savory ground beef and zesty sauce heaped between buttery, thick Texas toast. This easy recipe is perfect for family dinners or game nights, promising an explosion of flavors that will delight your loved ones. With customizable toppings and a satisfying crunch, these sandwiches will elevate any casual meal into a memorable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup diced bell pepper (red or green)
- 1 cup Sloppy Joe sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 slices Texas toast
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Dill pickles (for garnish)
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté diced onions and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, approximately 7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in Sloppy Joe sauce and let it simmer on low heat for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- While the filling simmers, toast Texas toast until golden brown in a toaster or under a broiler.
- Spoon the beef mixture generously onto each slice of toasted bread, adding cheese if desired.
- Serve immediately with dill pickles and sour cream on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg