Cheesy Sloppy Joe Toast
A comforting open-faced sandwich featuring savory Sloppy Joe beef topped with melted cheese on toasted bread, ideal for lunch, dinner, or a satisfying snack.
Equipment
- 1 skillet for cooking beef
- 1 baking sheet for toasting bread
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ cup tomato sauce or ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices bread white, whole wheat, or preferred
- 1 to 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese or cheese blend
- Butter for spreading on bread optional
Instructions
- Cook ground beef with onion and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and onions are soft.
- Add tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt, and pepper; simmer 5 to 7 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 400°F or set broiler.
- Optionally, lightly butter bread slices and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Spoon Sloppy Joe mixture evenly over each slice of bread.
- Top each slice generously with shredded cheese.
- Bake or broil for 5 to 7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Serve warm; optionally garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.
Notes
- Use mozzarella or pepper jack cheese for flavor variation.
- Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Mix in diced bell peppers, corn, or mushrooms to the beef.
- Prepare Sloppy Joe mixture ahead for quick assembly.