Here’s a simple, delicious recipe:
🍞 Texas Toast Sloppy Joes
🧂 Ingredients (serves 4–6)
For the sloppy joe filling:
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1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
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1 small onion, finely diced
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1 small green bell pepper, finely diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup ketchup
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp mustard (Dijon or yellow)
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1–2 tsp brown sugar (optional, for sweetness)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
For the toast:
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8 slices Texas toast
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2 tbsp butter, softened
Optional toppings:
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Sliced pickles
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Shredded cheddar cheese
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Jalapeños
🥣 Instructions
1. Cook the filling
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
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Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté 4–5 minutes until soft.
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Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
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Simmer 5–10 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
2. Toast the bread
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Spread butter on both sides of Texas toast slices.
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Toast on a skillet or in the oven at 375°F (190°C) until golden brown.
3. Assemble the sandwiches
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Spoon sloppy joe mixture generously onto each slice of Texas toast.
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Add optional toppings like shredded cheese or pickles.
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Top with another slice of Texas toast, or serve open-faced.
💡 Tips
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Cheesy twist: Add a slice of cheddar on the toast and melt under the broiler before adding sloppy joe filling.
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Make it spicy: Stir in a little hot sauce or cayenne to the filling.
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Make ahead: You can prepare the sloppy joe filling a day in advance and reheat before serving.
If you want, I can also give a oven-baked version where the Texas toast and sloppy joe filling bake together for extra melty goodness.
Do you want me to share that version too?
