Open Face Garlic Toast Sloppy Joes
A cozy and satisfying mash-up of garlic toast and sloppy joes, topped with melty cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep!
Ingredients
Garlic Toast Base
- 4 slices Thick bread Texas toast, sturdy sourdough, or country-style loaf are best.
- 4 Tbsp Butter Can substitute half with olive oil.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh garlic preferred for best flavor.
Sloppy Joe Filling
- 1 lb Ground beef 90% lean is recommended, but can substitute ground turkey or plant-based.
- 1 medium Onion Chopped; red, yellow, or white onions can be used.
- 1/2 cup Ketchup No-sugar-added if preferred.
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce Adds savory flavor.
- 1 cup Cheese Shredded; cheddar, Colby Jack, mozzarella or a mix works well.
- to taste tsp Salt Add to taste.
- to taste tsp Pepper Add to taste.
Optional Toppings
- 1 cup Lettuce Chopped, for garnish.
- 1 medium Tomato Sliced, for garnish.
Instructions
Cooking the Beef Mixture
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; simmer for a few minutes until thickened.
Preparing Garlic Toast
- While the beef simmers, mix the softened butter and minced garlic in a small bowl.
- Spread the garlic butter mixture on thick slices of bread.
- Bake the garlic toast in the oven for 6-8 minutes until golden and crispy.
Assembling the Dish
- Top each slice of garlic toast with the beef mixture and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Return to the oven for an additional 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Serving
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with lettuce and tomato.
Notes
Can prep the beef mixture up to 3 days in advance. Store leftovers separately to avoid soggy bread.