Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Texas Toast Sloppy Joes recipe. Thick slices of buttery Texas toast cradle a savory, beefy filling enriched with bell peppers and onions, all smothered in gooey melted cheese. This hearty dish is perfect for family dinners or game day gatherings, delivering a delicious crunch and explosion of flavor that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced (green or red)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 8 slices thick-cut Texas toast
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and mozzarella blend)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté diced onions and bell peppers in a large skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef, cooking until browned and fully cooked through while breaking it apart.
- Stir in minced garlic, then add tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Layer half of the Texas toast in a baking dish.
- Spoon the beef mixture over the toast, sprinkle with shredded cheese, then top with remaining Texas toast.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg