Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven and bake the frozen Texas toast slices according to the package directions, typically at 425°F for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- While the toast is baking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, diced onion, and diced green bell pepper. Cook, breaking the meat up as it browns, for about 6 to 8 minutes until the beef is fully cooked through and the vegetables have softened.
- Drain the excess grease well from the skillet and return the pan to the stove over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, and beef broth. Mix until everything is fully combined.
- Season with the chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and taste the mixture. Adjust seasoning as needed until it is just right for your family.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the filling simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened up nicely.
- Remove the toasted Texas toast from the oven. Place the slices on a serving plate or individual plates. Spoon the sloppy joe filling generously over each slice of toast.
- Top immediately with shredded sharp cheddar cheese if desired, and serve right away while the toast is still hot and crispy. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Notes
Make Ahead: The sloppy joe filling can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator. Reheat it in a saucepan over medium-low heat, adding a small splash of beef broth if needed to loosen the sauce back up. Always bake your Texas toast fresh right before serving.
Boost the Nutrition: Finely dice or shred a cup of mushrooms or zucchini and add it in with the onion and bell pepper. It blends right into the sauce, adds extra vegetables to the meal, and nobody will ever know – especially picky eaters!
Storage: Store the cooled sloppy joe filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The filling freezes well for up to 3 months – just be sure to store the filling and the Texas toast separately to keep the toast from getting soggy.