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Ultimate Texas Toast Sloppy Joes

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A nostalgic, thick, and flavorful sloppy joe sandwich served on buttery, toasted Texas toast. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced (optional)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (12 g) brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) chili powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 8 slices Texas toast
  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter

Instructions

  1. Chop the onion, garlic, and bell pepper finely. Preheat your skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the ground beef to the hot skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 6-8 minutes until no longer pink and starting to brown. Drain excess fat if necessary, leaving a little for flavor.
  3. Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the beef. Cook for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens and coats the meat evenly.
  5. While the sauce simmers, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Toast each slice of Texas toast for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Alternatively, toast under the broiler carefully.
  6. Spoon a generous amount of sloppy joe filling onto each Texas toast slice. Top with another slice to make a sandwich.
  7. Serve immediately while hot and messy.

Notes

If sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or beef broth. Adjust sweetness with extra brown sugar if too tangy. Use fresh spices for best flavor. Butter the toast generously to prevent sogginess. For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or plant-based meat and adjust cooking time.

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Keywords: sloppy joes, Texas toast, sandwich, comfort food, easy dinner, ground beef, homemade sloppy joe

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