Texas Toast Sloppy Joe
When I want a quick dinner that still feels like comfort food but can be on the dinner table really fast, I reach for this Texas Toast Sloppy Joe.
This recipe takes the classic sloppy joe you grew up with and swaps out the plain hamburger buns for buttery, garlicky Texas toast.
Best of all, it all comes together with simple ingredients that you likely already have on hand and in under 30 minutes.
Saucy, hearty, and endlessly customizable, this Texas Toast Sloppy Joe is about to become your new go to weeknight dinner.
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This Texas Toast Sloppy Joe has become one of my favorite weeknight dinners because everything cooks up so fast – bake the Texas toast while your sloppy joe mix is cooking and you have dinner ready in under a half hour!
Once everything is ready, you simply top your toast with sloppy joe and dig in!
The Manwich sauce is really what ties this recipe together because it coats every bit of beef in that classic tangy, sweet sloppy joe flavor. Then, once you pile on your favorite toppings like cheese, pickles, mustard, or ketchup (fun fact: I love mine plain!), you end up with a sandwich that is crispier and heartier than the traditional bun version.
Why you’ll love this Texas Toast Sloppy Joe
So tasty -The seasoned beef and Manwich sauce soak into the crispy Texas toast for a flavor combo you will love.
Simple to Make – The beef cooks in one pan while the toast bakes in the oven so the clean up is very minimal.
Make it your way – You can swap or add toppings like extra cheese or pickles to make it your own – or eat it plain, like me!
Great for Busy Weeknights – Since it comes together in about 20 minutes with pantry staples, it is perfect for those nights when you need a fast dinner.
Ingredients
Ground beef – Seasoned simply with onion powder, salt, and pepper, this forms the hearty base of sloppy joe mixture.
Texas Toast – This forms the crispy, buttery base of every sandwich, so bake it right from frozen according to the box instructions.
Manwich Sauce – The whole 15 ounce can gets stirred into the browned beef and simmered, giving you that classic tangy, slightly sweet, sloppy joe flavor.
Seasonings – Onion powder, salt, and pepper are stirred right into the beef as it cooks, adding a savory depth without any extra chopping.
The full recipe, along with the ingredients, can be found below.
Supplies needed to make Texas Toast Sloppy Joe
- A large skillet for browning the beef
- A baking sheet for the Texas Toast
- A spatula for breaking up the beef
- Measuring spoons
How to make Texas Toast Sloppy Joe
First, bake your Texas toast according to the package instructions.
Meanwhile, while the bread is baking, add your ground beef to a large skillet over medium-high heat along with the onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook the beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it is fully browned.
Then, add the entire can of Manwich to the skillet and stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes so the flavors have time to come together.
Once your Texas toast is golden and crispy, remove it from the oven and top each slice generously with your sloppy joe mixture.
Finally, add your favorite toppings like pickles, cheese, ketchup, mustard, or whatever your favorite topping is. Then, serve your Texas Toast Sloppy Joes immediately while everything is warm.
Tips
- Drain any excess grease from the beef before adding in your can of sloppy joe mix so your toast doesn’t get soggy.
- Keep an eye on the Texas toast so it doesn’t get too burnt.
- Melt the cheese on top by popping the topped toast under the broiler for a minute – but keep an eye on them so they don’t burn.
- Double the meat mixture if you are feeding a crowd or want leftovers for lunch the next day.
- Serve open-faced for easy eating.
- Put two slices together for a Texas Toast Sloppy Joe sandwich!
FAQs
Recipe
Texas Toast Sloppy Joes
Ingredients
- 1 box Texas Toast 8 sliced
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 15 oz Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce can
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Favorite Toppings
- Cheese
- Mustard
- Ketchup
- Pickles
Instructions
- Bake your Texas toasting according to the package instructions.
- Meanwhile, while the bread is cooking, cook your ground beef along with the onion powder, salt, and pepper in a skillet over medium-high heat until the meat is fully browned.
- Add the entire can of Manwich to the skillet and let simmer for a few minutes.
- Top your Texas toast with the sloppy joe mixture.
- Add cheese, pickles, ketchup, mustard, or whatever your favorite topping is, and serve immediately.
Suggested Sides:
- We served ours with a side salad, but it would also be good with: – Fries– Chips– Mac and Cheese
Notes
- Drain excess grease from the beef before adding your sloppy joe sauce.Â
- Broil cheese topped toast for a minute if you want melty cheese!
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If you try any of these recipes, I would love for you to come back and leave a comment
