Texas Toast Sloppy Joes turn a skillet of sweet, tangy ground-beef filling into open-faced sandwiches on crisp frozen garlic toast. Diced tomatoes, ketchup, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar create the sauce, while cheddar adds the final savory layer.
The recipe yields 6 Texas toast sloppy joes and takes only 5 minutes to prepare plus 25 minutes to cook, for a 30-minute total.
Texas Toast Sloppy Joe Ingredients
For the filling, measure 1 pound ground beef, one 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup bottled barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and 2 tablespoons sugar.
For assembly, use one box containing 8 slices frozen garlic Texas toast and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, or more cheddar to taste. The stated finished yield is 6 open-faced sloppy joes.
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How to Make Texas Toast Sloppy Joes
- Brown and crumble 1 pound ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drain the excess grease, then return the beef to the skillet.
- Add the diced tomatoes, ketchup, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar. Stir until evenly combined.
- Cover the skillet and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
- While the filling cooks, prepare the frozen garlic Texas toast according to its package directions.
- Spoon the hot filling over the ready toast and sprinkle with shredded cheddar.
- For melted, lightly browned cheese, return the assembled toasts to the oven briefly. Serve hot.
For food-safety guidance while cooking, use the USDA safe minimum temperature chart.
Brown the Beef over Medium-High Heat
Use One Full Can of Diced Tomatoes
Measure the Sweet and Tangy Sauce
Cover and Cook for Ten Minutes
Follow the Texas Toast Package
Keep the Toast Crisp
Assemble Six Open-Faced Sloppy Joes
Optional Melted Cheese Finish
Serve Them without Delay
Store Filling Separately
A Thirty-Minute Workflow
Conclusion
Brown and crumble 1 pound ground beef over medium-high heat, then drain. Add one 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire, and 2 tablespoons sugar. Cover and cook over medium for about 10 minutes while preparing frozen garlic Texas toast according to its package. Top 6 slices with filling and cheddar, optionally melting the cheese briefly in the oven.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How many Texas toast sloppy joes does the recipe make?
The stated yield is 6 open-faced Texas toast sloppy joes.
- → How long does the sloppy joe filling cook?
Cover it and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes after all sauce ingredients are combined.
- → How should I cook the frozen garlic Texas toast?
Prepare it according to the directions on its package while the filling simmers.
- → Do I have to melt the cheddar in the oven?
No. It can be sprinkled on the hot filling, or the assembled toast can go into the oven briefly for melted, browned cheese.