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Texas Toast Sloppy Joes

Texas Toast Sloppy Joes: Comfort Food Your Family Will Love

Texas Toast Sloppy Joes are a quick and delicious dinner option that combines buttery toast with savory beef, perfect for weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Toast
  • 4 slices Texas Toast buttery flavor and crunchy texture
For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground Beef can be replaced with lentils for a vegetarian option
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion adds sweetness when sautéed
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper can substitute with red bell pepper
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce swap for ketchup if preferred
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste thickens the sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce can substitute with soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar leave out for less sweetness
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder fresh garlic can be used for a bolder flavor
  • to taste Salt essential for enhancing flavors
  • to taste Pepper essential for enhancing flavors
For the Optional Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese for a creamy, cheesy finish; Pepper Jack for spiciness

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Texas Toast Sloppy Joes
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the Texas toast on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for approximately 8 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add the diced yellow onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for about 4 minutes until vegetables soften and the onion is translucent.
  4. Reduce heat slightly and stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 6-8 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto each slice of toasted Texas toast. Top with shredded cheddar cheese while hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 34gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Choose high-quality Texas toast for the best texture and use fresh vegetables for maximum flavor.

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