Texas Toast Sloppy Joes
A mouthwatering twist on a classic! These Texas Toast Sloppy Joes combine savory seasoned beef, rich BBQ flavor, and melted cheddar atop crispy garlic toast. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need a satisfying meal fast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop + Oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 8 slices frozen garlic Texas toast
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Diced jalapeños
- Ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare Texas toast as per package instructions.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced tomatoes, ketchup, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar. Stir and simmer for 8–10 minutes until thickened.
- Place baked Texas toast slices on a tray. Spoon beef mixture on top.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar over each slice and broil for 2–3 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot with your favorite side salad or veggies!
Notes
- You can toast the garlic bread in advance and assemble just before serving.
- For extra cheesiness, add a second layer of cheese under the beef mixture.
- Spice it up with red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 loaded Texas toast halves
- Calories: ~520 kcal
- Sugar: ~7 g
- Sodium: ~820 mg
- Fat: ~30 g
- Saturated Fat: ~13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~15 g
- Trans Fat: ~0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: ~35 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~28 g
- Cholesterol: ~80 mg
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