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Open Face Garlic Toast Sloppy Joes

Open Face Garlic Toast Sloppy Joes for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

Discover a delicious twist on classic Sloppy Joes with Open Face Garlic Toast, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 toast
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken
  • 1 Onion diced, or shallots for milder flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh minced, or garlic powder
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce or canned diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup or barbecue sauce for smoky flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce or soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar or honey
For the Toast
  • 1 package Garlic Texas Toast or thick slices of French baguette/ciabatta
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese or pepper jack
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese or cheese blend
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley or any fresh herbs

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown 1 pound of ground beef for 5-7 minutes until no longer pink.
  2. Stir in 1 diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent.
  3. Pour in 1 cup of tomato sauce, 1/4 cup of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Preheat your oven's broiler and arrange the garlic Texas toast on a baking sheet, broiling for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Spoon the beef filling over each slice of toasted garlic bread, packing it well.
  6. Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the toast and return to the broiler for 1-2 minutes until melted.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1toastCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize your fillings with veggies or swap beef for lentils for a vegetarian option.

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