Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 medium bell pepper (green or red), chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Sloppy Joe sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 6 slices Texas toast
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion and bell pepper until softened and golden brown.
- Add the lean ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Then mix in the Sloppy Joe sauce and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Preheat your oven as per Texas toast package instructions. Arrange slices on a baking sheet and toast until golden brown.
- Assemble by piling the meat mixture onto each slice of toasted bread. Top with cheese if desired, then serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking and Oven toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Customize your Sloppy Joes by adding spices like cumin or chili powder for extra zest. For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or mushrooms. To maintain crunchiness, toast the bread just before serving.