Servings: 4
Ingredients
Sloppy Joe Filling
- 1 lb 450 g ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 small green bell pepper finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder optional, for heat
Toast & Topping
- 8 slices thick-cut Texas toast
- 2 cups shredded cheddar or Colby-Jack cheese
- Fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper and cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
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Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess grease if needed.
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Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, paprika, salt, pepper, and chili powder. Stir well and simmer for 8–10 minutes until thick and saucy.
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While the meat simmers, toast the Texas toast in the oven or toaster until golden.
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Spoon the sloppy joe mixture generously over each slice of toast.
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Sprinkle cheese on top and place under the broiler for 1–2 minutes until melted and bubbly.
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Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.