Open-Faced Garlic Toast Sloppy Joes (Print version)
Crispy garlic toast topped with saucy sloppy joe beef and bubbly mozzarella for a quick, hearty dinner.
# Ingredients:
For the sloppy joe filling
01 -
1 tablespoon olive oil
02 -
1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 85 to 90 percent lean
03 -
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
04 -
2 cloves garlic, minced
05 -
1 1/2 cups (360 ml) marinara or spaghetti sauce
06 -
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
07 -
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
08 -
1 teaspoon brown sugar, optional
09 -
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
10 -
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
11 -
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the garlic toast
12 -
8 slices frozen garlic Texas toast
13 -
1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
14 -
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat the oven according to the garlic toast package directions, usually 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment or foil.
02 -
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and onion, then cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat, until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain excess grease.
03 -
Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the marinara, Worcestershire, mustard, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 6-8 minutes until thick and spoonable.
04 -
Bake the garlic toast on the prepared sheet pan until golden and crisp, following the package timing. The toast should feel firm before topping.
05 -
Spoon the hot beef mixture over each slice of garlic toast, leaving a small crisp edge uncovered. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly over the tops.
06 -
Broil on the middle rack for 1-2 minutes, just until the cheese melts and bubbles. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
# Good to know:
01 -
Best served right after broiling while the toast is crisp.
02 -
Cook ground beef to 160°F for food safety.
03 -
Use a thick sauce so the toast does not turn soggy.