These Texas toast Sloppy Joes are the most deliciously easy BBQ flavored sloppy joes on top of garlic Texas toast topped with melted cheese!
OPEN-FACED BBQ SLOPPY JOES
I don't think there is anything quite like good ole Sloppy Joes. I just love them. It is a meal that is so much a part of my childhood. And I like to have a little fun making different versions of the traditional Sloppy Joe. This one has a BBQ twist. This is a quick little recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. You can twist it up and change it to add flavors that your family likes.
TIPS FOR MAKING SLOPPY JOES ON TEXAS TOAST:
- Don't like tomatoes? You can leave those out.
- Want more BBQ flavor? Then cut the amount of ketchup in half and add in more BBQ sauce.
- You can also add in onions and green peppers.
- Or kick up the heat and try adding some chopped jalapeños. It really is a fun recipe to play with but one that is definitely family friendly. And that garlic Texas Toast on the bottom just adds a kick of flavor to the whole party.
- Be sure to check out my MINI CHICKEN PARMESAN PIZZAS recipe. That one uses garlic Texas toast as a base too and is SO good!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- ground beef
- diced tomatoes
- ketchup
- bottled barbecue sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- sugar
- garlic Texas toast
- shredded cheddar cheese
HOW TO MAKE TEXAS TOAST SLOPPY JOES:
Brown and crumble ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease.
Return meat to skillet and add in diced tomatoes, ketchup, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce and sugar. Note: The added sugar is optional in this. I think it helps balance out the acidity of the tomatoes. But if you are using a very sweet barbecue sauce then you may not feel the added sugar is necessary. Just go by taste here.
Give it all a good stir until combined then cover and cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes. While this is cooking, prepare your garlic Texas toast according to package directions. When bread is ready, spoon filling on top of bread and then sprinkle with shredded cheese.
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Texas Toast Sloppy Joes (+Video)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup ketchup
- ½ cup bottled barbecue sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 box (8 slices) frozen garlic Texas toast
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, or more to taste
Instructions
- Brown and crumble ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease.
- Return meat to skillet and add in diced tomatoes, ketchup, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce and sugar.
- Give it all a good stir until combined then cover and cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes. While this is cooking, prepare the garlic Texas toast according to package directions.
- When bread is ready, spoon filling on top of bread and then sprinkle with shredded cheese and serve.
Video
Notes
- The added sugar is optional in this. I think it helps balance out the acidity of the tomatoes. But if you are using a very sweet barbecue sauce then you may not feel the added sugar is necessary. Just go by taste.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
Originally published: March 2013
Updated & Republished: March 2020
Lloyd otis
This is one of the best sloppy joes I've ever had I love it it's easy to make it's quick it tastes awesome the barbecue sauce is an awesome twist I love it it's really good over top of the Texas toast this is a really good recipe thank you for sharing it.
Ali
This was very good but I reside with picky eaters that didn't like the diced tomatoes in this is there any recommendations that I could substitute it with
Brandie @ The Country Cook
You could just leave them out next time and just add a touch of tomato sauce 🙂
Regina
This recipe is amazing! Different, easy, and delicious! My husband said it's a keeper and that he likes it better than regular sloppy joes. Per your directions, I did not add the extra sugar as it was not needed with the ketchup and BBQ sauce brands I used. You are one of my favorite food bloggers! Thank you for all of your delicious recipes!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hi Regina! Oh wow - thank you so very much!! This really makes my day to hear. So thrilled you both loved this one!!
Jane P.
Thank you for posting! I lost this recipe for a couple of years, now I can make it again! I add a can of rotel with green chilies and a can of black beans to this mixture. The rotel adds a little spice and the beans bulk it up a little.
Feb579
Thanks for sharing!! These were soo good and soo easy to make.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know how they turned out. So happy you liked this one!
The Country Cook
Thank you for the sweet comments! I really hope y'all like this one!! 😀 ~Brandie
Leslie
I so love sloppy joes! Your recipe is hearty, saucy and delicious!
Blessings,
Leslie
Marsha
Yum! Yum! These are soo tasty.
glendybaby
This looks great, I will try it really soon and share it with my friends.
Liz
Oh WOW yummy. I can't wait to make this one. Yummy, Yummy. Just what I've been wanting.
April
Looks great! My kids would really love the garlic bread, instead a bun.
Angie's Recipes
Looks mouthwatering! I love extra cheese topping. Irresistible!
Rustown Mom
Yummo - never thought to use that thick garlic bread. My peeps loooove Sloppy Joes, so I will try your version soon!