{"id":2198,"date":"2025-01-10T17:21:21","date_gmt":"2025-01-10T17:21:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/?p=2198"},"modified":"2025-01-10T17:21:21","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T17:21:21","slug":"the-best-texas-toast-sloppy-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breckas.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/10\/the-best-texas-toast-sloppy-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Texas Toast Sloppy Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here\u2019s a delicious and easy recipe for Texas Toast Sloppy Joes<\/strong>\u2014a hearty, cheesy twist on the classic sloppy joe served over buttery Texas toast. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings!<\/p>\n

INGREDIENTS<\/strong><\/h4>\n

For the Sloppy Joe Filling:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)<\/li>\n
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n
  • 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)<\/li>\n
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup ketchup<\/li>\n
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste<\/li>\n
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce<\/li>\n
  • 2 tsp yellow mustard<\/li>\n
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika<\/li>\n
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for a sweeter taste)<\/li>\n
  • Salt and black pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For the Texas Toast:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • 8 slices Texas toast (thick-sliced bread)<\/li>\n
    • 1\/2 cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n
    • 2 tsp garlic powder<\/li>\n
    • 2 tsp dried parsley (or fresh, finely chopped)<\/li>\n
    • 1 1\/2 cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      INSTRUCTIONS<\/strong><\/h4>\n

      1. Make the Sloppy Joe Filling:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned. Drain excess grease if necessary.<\/li>\n
      2. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2\u20133 minutes, until softened.<\/li>\n
      3. Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, smoked paprika, and brown sugar. Simmer for 8\u201310 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        2. Prepare the Texas Toast:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. Preheat your oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.<\/li>\n
        2. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with garlic powder and parsley. Spread this mixture evenly over one side of each slice of Texas toast.<\/li>\n
        3. Place the buttered toast slices on the prepared baking sheet, buttered side up. Bake for 5\u20137 minutes, until lightly golden.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          3. Assemble the Sloppy Joes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          1. Remove the toast from the oven and top each slice with a generous scoop of the sloppy joe mixture.<\/li>\n
          2. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of each slice. Return to the oven and bake for 5\u20137 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            4. Serve:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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