Description
Hearty texas toast sloppy joes deliver a mouthwatering twist on classic comfort food. Layers of robust beef, zesty sauce, and crispy bread promise a delightful meal you’ll savor with pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb (454 grams) lean ground beef
Vegetables:
- 2.5 cups (375 grams) chopped onion
Seasoning and Sauce:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) ketchup
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2.5 teaspoons brown sugar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Bread and Cheese:
- 4 slices Green Mill Texas Toast
- 1 oz (28 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F, creating an ideal environment for toasting bread to golden perfection.
- In a heavy skillet, transform ground beef and diced onions into a savory foundation, breaking down the meat until it’s thoroughly browned and no pink remains.
- Elevate the meat mixture with a symphony of flavors: introduce ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a rich, tangy sauce.
- Allow the mixture to gently simmer, stirring periodically, enabling the sauce to thicken and develop deep, complex flavors.
- Simultaneously, slide the Texas Toast into the preheated oven, monitoring closely until the edges turn crisp and acquire a warm, inviting golden hue.
- Generously ladle the robust beef mixture across each perfectly toasted bread slice, ensuring an even distribution of the hearty filling.
- Sprinkle a delicate layer of shredded cheddar cheese atop each loaded toast, creating a melty, indulgent finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while the toast remains crunchy and the beef mixture steams with aromatic intensity, ready to delight eager diners.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of this classic comfort dish.
- Add diced bell peppers or mushrooms to the beef mixture for extra nutrition and a veggie boost that blends seamlessly with the sauce.
- Toast can be swapped with gluten-free bread or lettuce wraps to accommodate different dietary needs, maintaining the recipe’s delicious flavor profile.
- Batch cook the meat mixture and freeze in portions for quick future meals, saving time and providing a convenient meal solution for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg