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Texas Toast Sloppy Joes

Indulgent Texas Toast Sloppy Joes for Ultimate Comfort Food

Experience the nostalgic flavors of Texas Toast Sloppy Joes, a rich and savory comfort food that brings back cherished family memories.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sloppy Joe Filling
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey or plant-based alternative
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
  • ¼ cup ketchup or BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard or Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 to taste black pepper
  • 1 to taste salt
  • ½ cup beef broth or vegetable broth
For the Texas Toast
  • 8 slices Texas Toast or garlic bread
  • ¼ cup butter or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup jalapeños sliced, fresh or pickled
  • ½ medium red onion sliced
  • 1 cup coleslaw for serving

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet with olive oil over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add chopped onion and diced green bell pepper; cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  3. Incorporate minced garlic and spices; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper; simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  5. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare Texas toast with garlic butter and parsley; bake for 5-7 minutes until crispy.
  7. Assemble the sandwiches with the savory filling and desired toppings.
  8. Serve warm, pairing with coleslaw or salad for an extra touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize the toppings to suit your taste. Store filling separately to keep toast crispy if you have leftovers.

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