OPEN FACE GARLIC TOAST SLOPPY JOES

INGREDIENTS:

For the Sloppy Joe Filling:

1 pound ground beef

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 green bell pepper, finely chopped

1 cup tomato sauce

1/2 cup ketchup

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon mustard powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Texas Toast:

8 slices of thick-cut bread (such as Texas toast)

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried parsley

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Prepare the Sloppy Joe Filling

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.

Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld together.

Step 2: Prepare the Texas Toast

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with the garlic powder and dried parsley until well combined.

Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly on both sides of each slice of bread.

Place the bread slices on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

Step 3: Assemble the Texas Toast Sloppy Joes

Once the Texas toast is ready, spoon a generous amount of the sloppy joe filling onto half of the bread slices.

Top with the remaining slices to form sandwiches.

Serve immediately and enjoy!