Are you looking for the ultimate comfort food that's quick and easy to make? Then look no further than these Ultimate Texas Toast Sloppy Joes! Made with thick-cut Texas toast, ground beef, onions, and spices, these sloppy joes are gonna become a new family favorite.
So gather your ingredients and get ready to treat your family to this yummy comfort food!
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Reasons Why You'll Love This Recipe
Ultimate Comfort Food: This recipe makes a comforting and satisfying meal that combines the appeal of sloppy joes with the yummy indulgence of thick-cut Texas toast.
Quick and Easy: Texas Toast Sloppy Joes are quick and easy to prepare, and are a great option for busy weeknight dinners.
Versatile Ingredients: This crowd-pleasing recipe is flexible and can be easily adapted to your family's tastes.
Key Ingredients
Texas toast: Feel free to use any type of sturdy bread. Garlic toast, white bread, sourdough bread, and hamburger buns will work for this recipe. For a gluten free option, Schar Baguette or Against the Grain bread are great alternatives.
Ground beef: For this recipe, I used 80/20 ground beef, but you can use extra-lean ground beef, ground turkey, ground chicken, or Italian sausage.
Green pepper: You can use a red, yellow or orange pepper instead of a green pepper.
Pasta sauce: Tomato paste, tomato sauce, or your favorite brand of sloppy joe sauce can be used in this recipe.
Ketchup: You can use about 2 tablespoons of brown sugar as a substitute.
Cheddar cheese: Mozzarella cheese or a slice of American cheese can be placed on top of each piece of toast instead. Moocho cheese and Follow Your Heart are great dairy free alternatives.
Spices: Feel free to add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, onion powder, or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the Texas toast package.
Place the slices of Texas toast on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Toast them in the oven according to the package instructions and then remove and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for around 5-10 minutes until it is no longer pink. Break it apart with a spatula or a meat chopper as it cooks and drain excess grease.
Add diced onions and diced green bell peppers to the browned ground beef. Sauté them for 3-4 minutes until they become soft and fragrant.
Stir in the pasta sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Taste your meat sauce and adjust the seasonings to your preference.
Simmer the ground beef mixture for about 5 minutes or until it thickens.
Spoon the delicious meat mixture evenly on top of your golden-brown Texas toast slices and then sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese on each slice.
Return the cheesy Texas toast back to the oven for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted and slightly bubbly.
Serve your Texas Toast Sloppy Joes immediately while warm, and enjoy them with sweet potato fries or a side salad.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
Pick a good-quality cheddar cheese for the best flavor and melting. I almost always pick a block of cheese instead of store-bought shredded cheese because that type of shredded cheese has an ingredient in it that keeps it from getting all gooey and melty.
You can use lean ground beef or other lean meats if you don't like dealing with grease in your meat.
Add your spices gradually, and taste them as you go. This allows you to adjust the spice level to your liking.
For a gluten free option, Schar Baguette or Against the Grain bread are great alternatives, while Moocho cheese and Follow Your Heart are great dairy free alternatives.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Let your leftover Sloppy Joes cool to room temperature, and then transfer them to an airtight container or wrap them tightly with plastic wrap. They can be stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Be sure to label and date the container. I recommend portioning the Sloppy Joes into individual servings before refrigerating. This will make it easier for you to reheat only what you need.
To freeze your Sloppy Joes, place them in an airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bags. Make sure you remove as much air as possible from the bags. Texas Toast Sloppy Joes can be frozen for up to 2-3 months.
To reheat in the oven, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Toast your Texas Toast Sloppy Joes for 5-7 minutes.
To reheat in the air fryer, set it to 350°F (175°C) and air fry it for 2-3 minutes.
Recipe FAQs
What is a Texas Toast Sloppy Joe?
A Texas Toast Sloppy Joe is an open-faced sandwich that’s made with ground beef cooked in a sweet and tangy sauce, and served on slices of thick Texas toast garlic bread.
What is Texas toast garlic bread?
Texas toast garlic bread is a thick-cut white bread that is toasted and seasoned with garlic butter.
What extra toppings can you add?
American cheese slices, crispy fried onions, jalapeños, avocados, lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, and pickles are all popular toppings.
Does the Sloppy Joe meat mixture freeze well?
Yes, the Sloppy Joe meat mixture freezes well. I recommend placing it in an airtight container or a ziplock bag, labeling and dating it, and freezing it for up to 3 months. Reheat it in the oven or air fryer. See storage and reheating instructions above.
Can you use a slow cooker to cook the meat mixture?
Absolutely! Feel free to cook the meat and sauce on low for 6-8 hours until it thickens.
What sides go well with it?
Chips, fries, tater tots, coleslaw, baked beans, and pickles are traditional sides. You can also serve your Texas Toast Sloppy Joe with veggies like corn, salad, or roasted potatoes.
What do I do with the extra Sloppy Joe meat mixture?
You can use the leftover Sloppy Joe meat mixture as a filling for bell peppers, quesadillas, and tacos. You can also place it over baked potatoes and use it as a base for chili or soup.
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- Preheat your oven according to the instructions in the Texas toast package. Place the Texas toast slices on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Toast them in the oven according to the package instructions and then remove and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for around 5-7 minutes until it's no longer pink. Break it apart with a spatula or a meat chopper as it cooks.
- Add in diced onions and diced green bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté them for 3-4 minutes until they become soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the pasta sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Taste your sauce and adjust the seasonings to your preference.
- Simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes or until it thickens.
- Spoon the delicious meat mixture evenly on top of the cheesy Texas toast slices and then sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese on each slice.
- Return the cheesy Texas toast back into the oven for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and slightly bubbly.
- Serve your Texas Toast Sloppy Joes immediately while warm, and enjoy!
Kelly Kardos says
Looks amazing you two!!!
Comfort Food and Drinks says
Thank you SO much, Kelly! Thanks also for looking out
- Kanyi
Risa Greenwood says
Such a fun, kid-friendly way to eat sloppy joes! Love this with Texas toast! Can’t wait to make these for my family!