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Garlic Toast Sloppy Joes Recipe

Garlic Toast Sloppy Joes put a delicious twist on the classic sloppy joe, combining savory, flavorful beef with crisp and buttery garlic toast. The garlic toast adds a crunchy texture that perfectly
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Ingredients
  

  • For the Sloppy Joe Filling:
  • - 1 lb ground beef
  • - 1 small onion finely chopped
  • - 1 green bell pepper finely chopped
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 cup tomato sauce
  • - ½ cup ketchup
  • - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • - 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional, for extra flavor
  • - 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • #### For the Garlic Toast:
  • - 8 slices of thick-cut bread Texas toast or Italian bread work well
  • - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • - ¼ teaspoon salt
  • - 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese optional, for topping

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Sloppy Joe Filling:**
  • - In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
  • - Drain any excess fat from the skillet, then add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
  • - Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika (if using).
  • - Reduce the heat to low and simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens and the flavors meld together.
  • **Prepare the Garlic Toast:**
  • - Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • - In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt.
  • - Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on both sides of each slice of bread.
  • - Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
  • - If desired, sprinkle the top of each slice with shredded cheese during the last 2-3 minutes of baking and allow it to melt.
  • **Assemble the Sloppy Joes:**
  • - Once the garlic toast is ready, spoon a generous amount of the sloppy joe filling onto one slice of toast.
  • - Top with another slice of garlic toast to form a sandwich.
  • **Serve:**
  • - Serve the Garlic Toast Sloppy Joes hot, with your favorite sides like fries, coleslaw, or a simple green salad.