Texas Toast Sloppy Joes is an easy ground beef dinner recipe that combines the classic flavors of sloppy joes with the crunch of Texas toast garlic bread.
This meal is perfect for those times when you’re not in the mood for a trip to the store, want to use up what’s on hand, and prefer not to spend hours in the kitchen. Just grab some sloppy joe ingredients along with Texas toast and a side dish, and you’re all set for dinner.
As I prepared it, I wasn’t entirely sure if my family would enjoy it, but it turned out to be a big hit, and they’re already asking me to make it again. It’s amazing how something so simple can taste so delicious.
Plus, the beauty of this dish is that you can easily tailor it to your family’s preferences. You can switch out the meat, adjust the toppings, or even make it gluten-free if needed.
With its basic ingredients, these open-faced sloppy joes are not only a breeze to prepare but also lead to minimal cleanup. And they taste just as good the next day as leftovers for lunch!
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Why You’ll Love This Texas Toast Sloppy Joes Recipe
- Budget friendly!
- Quick and easy dinner!
- Classic comfort food!
- Can make a double batch for parties!
- Can make the meat mixture ahead to save on time!
Sloppy Joes Texas Toast Ingredients
- Lean ground beef
- Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce
- Onion
- Green pepper
- Garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Frozen garlic Texas toast
- Shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
- Fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Recipe Variations
- Add bacon on top for a savory twist.
- Incorporate chili powder, cumin, and jalapenos into your sloppy joe mixture for some heat.
- Make it gluten free by using gluten free Texas toast and swapping any other ingredients for gluten free.
- Swap ground beef with ground chicken or turkey.
- If you don’t have a can of Manwich, you can make your own sloppy joe sauce using ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, and chili powder.
- Can also use red, orange and yellow bell peppers in this recipe.
How to Make Texas Toast Sloppy Joes
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place Texas toast slices down butter side up and cook per directions on box.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Cook until it’s no longer pink and is nicely browned. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked beef. Cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the can of Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce. Mix well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the flavors meld and the mixture is heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon the meat mixture on top of the prepare garlic toast and sprinkle cheese over top.
Bake for about 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Helpful Tips
- Double up for leftovers!
- These get messy so make sure you have plenty of napkins.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
What to Serve with Sloppy Joes on Texas Toast
There are plenty of options to serve alongside garlic bread sloppy joes. Some ideas to accompany this simple dinner recipe are crispy french fries, coleslaw, sweet potato wedges, green salad or baked beans.
FAQs
Absolutely! Another option would be a loaf of garlic bread or Italian bread.
Yes and no. I would suggest making the meat mixture ahead of time and then baking and assembling the day of serving to prevent from getting soggy.
Definitely! We do not recommend freezing these with the garlic bread. Freeze only the meat mixture allowing to cool and in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw out in fridge overnight and reheat in microwave to desired temperature.
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Recipe
Texas Toast Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 (15 ounces) can Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (8 slices) box frozen garlic Texas toast
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend or more if desired
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place Texas toast slices down butter side up and cook per directions on box.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Cook until it’s no longer pink and is nicely browned. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked beef. Cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the can of Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce. Mix well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the flavors meld and the mixture is heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the meat mixture on top of the prepare garlic toast and sprinkle cheese over top.
- Bake for about 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Notes
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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