Texas Toast Sloppy Joes (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy toast, hearty beef filling, and melty cheese for a quick American-style dinner.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
02 - 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
03 - 1 pound lean ground beef
04 - 1 cup ketchup
05 - 1/4 cup water
06 - 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
07 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
09 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - 1 box (8 slices) garlic Texas toast
13 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and onion. Cook and crumble until the meat is browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
02 - Stir in ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
03 - While the filling simmers, bake garlic Texas toast according to package instructions. Leave baked slices on the baking sheet.
04 - Top each toast slice with the beef mixture and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. Return to oven and bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
05 - Remove from oven and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - Substitute ground beef with turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives for a leaner or vegetarian option.
02 - Watch the cheese closely while baking to prevent burning.
03 - Pair with salad or fresh vegetables for a balanced meal.