Cheesy Beef on Garlic Bread (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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8 slices Texas Toast
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1 pound ground beef
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1 small red onion (or white/yellow onion), diced
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1/2-1 small green bell pepper, diced
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1/4 cup tomato sauce
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
→ For Serving
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Shredded cheddar cheese
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Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
# Instructions:
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In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat and add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté with a little salt and pepper for 5 minutes or until the vegetables start to soften.
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Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it into small pieces while browning. Drain excess fat if needed.
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Once the beef is browned, add tomato paste, tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder and stir everything together.
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Let the sloppy joe sauce simmer for about 10 minutes to thicken and allow flavors to blend.
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While the sauce simmers, bake Texas toast at 425°F for 6-8 minutes or until lightly toasted. Then use the back of a spoon to make a slight depression in the center of each piece.
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Evenly distribute the sloppy joe filling into the center of each piece of Texas toast. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
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Return the assembled Texas toast sloppy joes to the oven for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
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Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
# Notes:
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This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes for a quick weeknight meal.
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You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
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Add a dash of hot sauce for some extra kick if desired.