Description
Cheesy Sloppy Joe Toast is a quick and delicious open-faced sandwich featuring savory ground beef cooked with onions and bell peppers, simmered in a tangy tomato sauce, and topped with melted cheddar cheese on thick-cut bread. It makes a perfect kid-friendly comfort food dinner that’s easy to prepare and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Sloppy Joe Mixture
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Assembly
- 4 slices thick-cut bread (sourdough or Texas toast)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for assembling the toasts.
- Cook Beef and Vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add ground beef, diced onion, and green bell pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat occasionally, until beef is browned and vegetables are tender, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Simmer Sauce: Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. Then add tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let the mixture simmer for 3–4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Assemble the Toasts: Arrange the bread slices on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon the sloppy joe mixture evenly over each slice, spreading it gently to cover the bread.
- Add Cheese and Bake: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the sloppy joe topping on each slice. Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly and the bread edges turn golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the cheesy sloppy joe toasts hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the bread lightly before adding the sloppy joe mixture and cheese.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based meat for a leaner or vegetarian option.
- Add jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the sloppy joe mixture if you prefer a spicy kick.
