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Open Face Garlic Toast Sloppy Joes

Open Face Garlic Toast Sloppy Joes for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

This Open Face Garlic Toast Sloppy Joes recipe transforms a classic into a quick, delightful dinner that's perfect for cozy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey, chicken, or lentils as a substitute
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white onions
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced; or use garlic powder
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce or canned diced tomatoes as a substitute
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup or BBQ sauce for an alternative flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce as a gluten-free option
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar or honey/maple syrup as substitutes
For the Toast
  • 4 slices Garlic Texas Toast or thick-cut bread or a split French baguette
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Cheddar and Mozzarella Cheese mix cheeses like pepper jack for added flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley or use basil/cilantro

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Broiler

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the onions are translucent.
  3. Pour in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar; stir and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Preheat the broiler and place the Garlic Texas Toast on a baking sheet; broil for 2-3 minutes until golden.
  5. Assemble by spooning the beef mixture over the garlic toast, ensuring it's well-covered.
  6. Sprinkle cheese over the toast and return to broiler for 1-2 minutes until melted.
  7. Garnish with parsley before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This recipe allows for easy substitutions and can cater to various dietary preferences. Store leftover meat mixture separately for crispy toast when serving.

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