Preparing the Sloppy Joe Mixture:
1. Cook Ground Beef: Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat.
2. Add Vegetables: Stir in chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add Garlic: Mix in minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Combine Ingredients: Add tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
Simmer:
5. Reduce heat to low and let mixture simmer for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
Assembling and Baking:
6. Prepare Texas Toast: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange Texas toast slices on a baking sheet.
7. Add Sloppy Joe Mixture: Spoon mixture evenly over each slice of Texas toast.
8. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese generously over each slice.
9. Bake: Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serving:
10. Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, garnish with chopped parsley.
11. Enjoy hot and savory Texas Toast Sloppy Joes!
Tips:
– Customize: Add mushrooms or corn to the mixture for extra flavor.
– Cheese Variation: Use your favorite cheese besides mozzarella.
