Texas Toast Sloppy Joes are loaded with sweet and savory homemade sloppy joe filling, piled onto buttery garlic Texas toast, topped with melty cheddar cheese, and baked until golden and bubbly.
From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito
Sloppy Joes have been a family favorite for generations, but swapping traditional hamburger buns for thick slices of buttery Texas toast takes them to a whole new level! Every bite is loaded with rich, homemade sloppy joe filling and plenty of melted cheddar cheese for the ultimate comfort food dinner.
This easy recipe comes together with simple pantry ingredients, making it perfect for busy weeknights, game day, or whenever you're craving something hearty and satisfying. It's fun to eat, kid approved, and guaranteed to disappear fast.
Why You'll Love It
- A Fun Twist On The Classic- Thick garlic Texas toast makes these extra hearty and delicious.
- Easy Weeknight Dinner- Everything comes together in about 30 minutes.
- Loaded With Flavor- Homemade sloppy joe sauce is sweet, savory, and perfectly seasoned.
- Family Favorite- Kids and adults both love these cheesy open-faced sandwiches.
Ingredients
Here's everything you'll need to make this delicious recipe. You can find the full ingredients list along with measurements on the recipe card below.
- Texas Toast — Thick slices of frozen garlic Texas toast create the perfect sturdy base.
- Ground Beef - Lean ground beef makes the filling hearty and flavorful.
- Red Onion - Adds sweetness and texture.
- Green Bell Pepper - Gives the sloppy joe mixture freshness and a little crunch.
- Olive Oil - Used to sauté the vegetables.
- Tomato Paste - Adds rich tomato flavor.
- Tomato Sauce - Creates the perfect consistency.
- Ketchup - Adds sweetness and classic sloppy joe flavor.
- Worcestershire Sauce - Brings deep savory flavor.
- Brown Sugar - Balances the acidity of the tomatoes.
- Garlic Powder - Adds bold garlic flavor without overpowering the sauce.
- Salt & Pepper - Season everything to taste.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese - Melts beautifully over the sloppy joe filling.
- Fresh Parsley - Optional garnish that adds a pop of color.
How To Make Them
Heres how to make this amazing meal. You can find the full ingredients list along with instructions on the recipe card below.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat and add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté them with a little salt and pepper for 5 minutes. Add the ground beef and break it into small pieces while browning. Drain the excess fat if needed. Add the tomato paste, tomato sauce, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Season it with salt, pepper and garlic powder and stir everything together. Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Bake the Texas Toast for 5-6 minutes. Carefully push down the center of each piece using the back of a spoon. Evenly distribute the sloppy Joe filling into the center of each piece.Top each one with the shredded cheddar cheese and place them a preheated oven. Bake them for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Garnish with chopped parsley (optional). Enjoy!
Pro Tips
- Toast the Texas toast first so it stays crisp under the filling.
- Let the sloppy joe mixture simmer until thick so it doesn't make the toast
soggy. - Freshly shredded cheddar melts much smoother than pre-shredded cheese.
- Make the meat mixture ahead of time and simply assemble before dinner.
Variations
- Use Ground Turkey- A lighter option that still tastes fantastic.
- Add Bacon- Crispy bacon takes these over the top.
- Try Pepper Jack- Adds a little heat and extra flavor.
- Make Them Spicy- Mix in diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- Use Different Cheese- Mozzarella, Colby Jack or Monterey Jack all work well.
What To Serve These With
Since these are already hearty, they pair perfectly with simple sides like French fries, tater tots, potato salad, coleslaw, macaroni salad, pasta salad, or a simple green salad.
Can I Make These Ahead Of Time?
Yes, absolutely! Prepare the Sloppy Joe mixture a day ahead and refrigerate. Assemble and bake when ready to serve.
Storage & Reheating
Store leftover sloppy joe filling separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
For best results, assemble fresh with new Texas toast when reheating.
The meat mixture can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Other Sloppy Joes Recipes
I've rounded up all my Best Sloppy Joe's Recipes so you can find them all in one place! I highly recommend Sloppy Joe Casserole. Its always a huge hit at my house.
Texas Toast Sloppy Joes Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 Slices Texas Toast
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 1 Small Red Onion, diced
- 1 Small Greeen Bell Pepper, diced
- 2 Tbs Tomato Paste
- ¼ Cup Tomato Sauce
- 2 Tbs Ketchup
- 2 Tbs Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 Tbs Brown Sugar
- 2 Tbs Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 Tbs Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat and add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté them with a little salt and pepper for 5 minutes or until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add the ground beef and break it into small pieces while browning. Drain the excess fat if needed.
- Once the beef is browned, add the tomato paste, tomato sauce, brown sugar and worcestershire sauce. Season it with salt, pepper and garlic powder and stir everything together. Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Bake the Texas Toast for 5-6 minutes. Carefully push down the center of each piece of Texas Toast by using the back of a spoon. Evenly distribute the sloppy Joe filling into the center of each piece of Texas toast. Then top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Place them in the oven for about 5 minuters or until the cheese is melted. Let them cool slightly and garnish with chopped parsley (optional). Enjoy!
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Other Easy Ground Beef Recipes
If you like super easy recipes using ground beef, you have to try this Ground Beef Stroganoff, Mongolian Beef & Noodles and Cheesy Beef Noodle Casserole.
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