Description
These Texas Toast Sloppy Joes are a delicious, hearty meal that’s quick and easy to prepare. With savory ground beef, melty mozzarella, and a crispy garlic toast base, this twist on the classic sloppy joe is sure to satisfy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 11.25 ounces Texas Toast Garlic (8 slices) – A flavorful and crispy base for your sloppy joe.
- 2 lbs Ground Beef (80/20) – The hearty meat for the savory sloppy joe filling.
- 1.31 ounces Sloppy Joe Mix Packet (McCormick) – Or homemade spices for a quick seasoning.
- 24 ounces Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce – Or homemade sauce for the classic tangy flavor.
- 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese – For a gooey, cheesy topping.
- Fresh Parsley (optional) – For garnish and a touch of color.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Line a baking sheet with tinfoil and place frozen Texas Toast slices evenly apart.
- Bake the Texas Toast according to the box instructions.
- While the toast is baking, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
- Once the beef is about 90% cooked, drain the excess grease into a heat-safe container.
- Add the Sloppy Joe seasoning and continue cooking the beef until fully cooked.
- Pour in the Sloppy Joe Sauce, stir, and cook for about 5 minutes until the mixture is thick and well combined.
- Top the Texas Toast slices evenly with the meat mixture.
- Add about 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese to each slice of toast.
- Return the toast to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and beginning to brown.
- Remove from the oven and plate using a spatula. Garnish with fresh parsley just before serving.
Notes
- You can use homemade sloppy joe mix and sauce for a more personalized flavor.
- Adjust the amount of mozzarella cheese based on your preference for cheesiness.
- Fresh parsley is optional but adds a lovely touch of freshness and color to the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Texas toast sloppy joe slice
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg