Texas Toast Sloppy Joes (Print Format)
Texas toast meets seasoned ground beef and cheese for a quick, satisfying family favorite.
# Ingredients:
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8 slices Texas toast
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1 pound ground beef
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1 small red onion, diced
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1/2 small green bell pepper, diced
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1/4 cup tomato sauce
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
# Steps:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and green bell pepper along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes or until the vegetables soften.
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Add ground beef to the skillet and break it into small pieces while browning. Drain excess fat if necessary.
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Stir in tomato paste, tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Combine thoroughly and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Place Texas toast on a baking tray and bake for 6–8 minutes until lightly toasted. Use the back of a spoon to create an indent in the center of each slice.
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Fill the center of each Texas toast slice with the sloppy Joe mixture and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
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Place the assembled toast back in the oven and bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Let cool slightly and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.