Texas toast sloppy
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
For the Sloppy Joe Filling:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Texas Toast:
- 8 slices Texas toast (thick-cut white bread)
- Butter for toasting
Instructions:
Cook the Sloppy Joe Filling:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
- Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes until the flavors meld and the mixture thickens. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Toast the Texas Toast:
- While the filling simmers, toast the Texas toast according to package instructions or in a toaster. Optionally, butter the slices for extra flavor.
Assemble the Sloppy Joes:
- Spoon the hot Sloppy Joe filling over one slice of Texas toast.
- Top with another slice of Texas toast to create a sandwich.
Serve:
- Serve the Texas Toast Sloppy Joes immediately.
- Optionally, garnish with chopped parsley or shredded cheese.
Note: Customize your Sloppy Joes with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, pickles, or sliced jalapeños.
This Texas Toast Sloppy Joes recipe gives you a hearty and flavorful twist on the classic sloppy joes, with the added goodness of thick-cut Texas toast. Enjoy!
