Open Face Garlic Toast Sloppy Joes Recipe
A delicious twist on classic sloppy joes served open-faced on crispy garlic Texas toast with a savory ground beef mixture and melted cheddar cheese. This quick and satisfying recipe combines the rich flavors of seasoned beef, tangy ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce atop garlicky toast for a comforting meal perfect for any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Beef Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Toast & Topping
- 6 slices frozen garlic Texas toast
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the beef and onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef and finely chopped onion. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are soft, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Drain any excess grease to reduce fat content.
- Simmer the sloppy joe sauce: Lower the heat to low. Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly, developing rich flavors.
- Bake garlic toast: While the beef mixture simmers, prepare the garlic Texas toast according to the package instructions, baking until it is golden brown and crisp.
- Assemble open-faced sloppy joes: Spoon the hot sloppy joe beef mixture evenly onto each slice of baked garlic toast. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top if using, then return the assembled slices to the oven for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese thoroughly.
- Serve immediately: Remove from oven and serve your open-faced garlic toast sloppy joes hot, paired with sides such as fresh salad, roasted vegetables, or crispy potato wedges.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce grease and overall fat content.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with plant-based meat crumbles.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper, as ketchup and Worcestershire sauce add tang and saltiness.
- If you prefer a spicier version, add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.
- Gluten-free garlic bread can be used to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the oven for best texture.
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