Texas Toast Sloppy Joes: A Hearty, Bold Twist on a Classic – Page 2

Cook the filling: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the onion and bell pepper until the meat is fully cooked and the veggies are tender. Drain excess grease.
Add flavor: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Mix in the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne (if using). Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Toast the bread: Butter one side of each Texas Toast slice. Rub the halved garlic over the buttered side for extra flavor. Toast in a skillet (butter-side down) over medium heat until golden and crisp.
Assemble & serve: Spoon a generous amount of the Sloppy Joe mixture onto one slice of toast, top with another slice (butter-side out), and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately!

Lighter option? Swap beef for ground turkey or chicken.
Extra smoky? Stir in a splash of BBQ sauce.
Cheesy upgrade? Add a slice of cheddar or pepper jack before closing the sandwich.
Meal prep friendly: Freeze leftover filling for quick future meals—just reheat and toast fresh bread!

Dig in and enjoy this deliciously messy, Texas-sized twist on a comfort food favorite! 🍔🔥