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Savor the bold, messy goodness of Texas Toast Sloppy Joes, where classic comfort meets indulgent flavor. Combine tender ground beef with a rich, tangy sauce that’s perfectly balanced between sweet and savory. Pile the saucy mixture high on thick, buttery slices of Texas toast, crisped to golden perfection. Serve with my Cheesy Macaroni Salad for a fun and satisfying meal!

Speaking of toast, have you ever tried any of my French toast recipes?! My Tiramisu French Toast has to be one of my favorite to entertain with, but my Cinnamon Vanilla French Toast is definitely a classic! Entertain over the holidays with my Eggnog French Toast Casserole or go all out with my Stuffed Brioche French Toast Orange Marmalade Recipe!

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Ingredients
Substitutions and Variations
How to make Texas Toast Sloppy Joes
Storage
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Ingredients

Find below the list of ingredients I used to make my Texas Toast Sloppy Joes.

Frozen Garlic Texas Toast
Ground Beef
Red Bell Pepper
White Onion
Garlic Cloves
Tomato Ketchup
Brown Sugar
Chili Powder
Salt
Worcestershire Sauce
Hot Sauce
Yellow Mustard
Grated Cheddar Cheese

See recipe card for quantities.

Substitutions and Variations

Substitutions

Texas toast ? Use brioche buns, ciabatta rolls, or garlic bread for a different texture and flavor.
Lean ground beef ? Swap for ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian option.
Bell pepper ? Replace with diced poblano, jalapeño, or zucchini for a different flavor profile.
Cheddar cheese ? Try mozzarella for a milder melt, pepper jack for spice, or smoked gouda for richness.
Brown sugar ? Replace with honey, maple syrup, or omit entirely for less sweetness.
Yellow mustard ? Try Dijon or spicy brown mustard for more tang.
Hot sauce ? Use sriracha, chipotle hot sauce, or omit if you prefer it mild.

Variations

BBQ Sloppy Joes ? Replace ketchup with your favorite BBQ sauce for smoky-sweet flavor.
Tex-Mex Style ? Add black beans, corn, and taco seasoning; top with salsa and sour cream.
Philly-Style ? Use ground beef with sautéed mushrooms, onions, and provolone instead of cheddar.
Buffalo Twist ? Replace ketchup with buffalo wing sauce and serve with blue cheese crumbles.

How to make Texas Toast Sloppy Joes

Someone placing texas toast on a baking pan.

Preheat the oven to 425F in order to bake the frozen Garlic Texas toast. Follow the instructions on the package.

Someone cooking ground beef and vegetables in a large frying pan.

Drizzle a little oil in a large non-stick skillet on medium heat. Add to it, the ground beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Break down the beef and cook fully.

Someone adding brown sugar and hot sauce to sloppy joes mixture.

Add to the cooked beef, the ketchup, brown sugar, salt, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and hot sauce. Stir and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until desired consistency.

Someone placing sloppy joes mixture on top of Texas Toast.

Use a spoon to divide the meat mixture on top of the baked Texas toast.

Someone sprinkling grated cheese on top of Texas Toast Sloppy Joes.

Sprinkle a little bit of grated cheese on top of each sloppy joes toast. Return to the oven just until the cheese has melted.

Storage

Store leftover Texas Toast Sloppy Joes by separating the beef filling from the Texas toast to keep the bread from becoming soggy. Place the beef mixture in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat the beef on the stovetop or in the microwave until hot, then serve on freshly toasted bread for best texture.

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