Texas Toast Sloppy Joes: A Southern Twist
Ingredients
- For the Sloppy Joe filling:
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For assembly:
- 4 slices of Texas toast
- Butter (for toasting)
- Shredded cheese (optional)
- Pickles or coleslaw (optional toppings)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling:
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Toast the bread:
- Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Spread butter on one side of each slice of Texas toast.
- Place the slices butter-side down in the skillet. Cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Assemble:
- Spoon the Sloppy Joe mixture onto the unbuttered side of two slices of Texas toast.
- Top with shredded cheese if desired, then place the other slices of toast on top, buttered side up.
- Serve:
- You can grill the sandwich for a minute or two on each side for extra crispiness.
- Cut in half and serve with pickles or coleslaw on the side.
Enjoy your Texas Toast Sloppy! It’s a hearty meal that’s perfect for any gathering.
