Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ yellow onion, finely diced
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 8 slices frozen garlic toast
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown the beef and onion: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and no longer pink. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks to ensure even browning. Once fully cooked, drain off any excess grease from the pan to prevent the mixture from becoming too oily.
- Create the sloppy joe sauce: Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder to the skillet with the beef. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients, coating the beef evenly with the sauce. Let the mixture simmer for about 3-5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for crisping the garlic toast while melting the cheese.
- Arrange the toast: Arrange the frozen garlic toast slices on a large baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they don’t overlap. This will ensure they cook evenly and maintain their crispness.
- Assemble the sloppy joes: Spoon a generous amount (about 2-3 tablespoons) of the sloppy Joe mixture onto each piece of garlic toast, spreading it evenly but leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle an equal amount of shredded cheddar cheese over the top of each loaded toast.
- Bake until golden: Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the toast is hot and crispy on the bottom, and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly with slightly golden edges.
- Serve hot: Carefully remove from the oven and transfer to plates. Serve immediately while hot and the cheese is still gooey for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño to the beef mixture.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For extra flavor, try using a mixture of cheeses like cheddar, mozzarella, and pepper jack.
- Leftover sloppy joe mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reused on buns, pasta, or potatoes.
- For a fresher alternative to frozen garlic toast, you can make your own by brushing sliced Italian bread with garlic butter and toasting it for a few minutes before adding the toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg