Open-Faced Cheesy Sloppy Joes
This open-faced sloppy joe recipe offers a fun twist on the classic, served over crispy Texas toast with melty cheese. The rich, savory meat mixture pairs perfectly with the buttery toast for a deliciously comforting meal. It’s easy to make, family-friendly, and a guaranteed hit for lunch or dinner!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 376kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ onion diced
- ½ green or red pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup ketchup
- 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices Texas toast or other thick-cut bread
- butter for toasting the bread
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
- dried parsley optional for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef along with the onion and pepper over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain off any excess grease. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add in the ketchup, tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir together and allow to simmer for about 5-7 minutes,
- Prepare the toast while the meat mixture is simmering. Spread butter on 8 slices of Texas toast and place on a baking sheet. Broil in the oven until golden brown and crispy.
- Once the meature is ready, divide mixture and top each slice of bread.
- Sprinkle each with a layer of shredded cheddar cheese. Sprinkle lightly with dried parsley if desired. Broil for a minute or two until the cheese melts. Serves 8.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 754mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 674IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 8mg