Texas Sloppy Joes Recipe

Name: Texas Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound extra lean ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon yellow mustard; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; dash hot sauce, if desired; 6 slices Texas toast bread; 12 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli American

Servings: persons

1 pound extra lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
dash hot sauce, if desired
6 slices Texas toast bread
12 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli American

1
Cook ground beef in 12-inch skillet over medium heat until no longer pink.
2
Add onion and bell pepper; continue cooking 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
3
Add all remaining ingredients except bread and cheese.
4
Reduce heat to low; cook 5-10 minutes or until thickened.
5
Heat broiler.
6
Place bread onto ungreased baking sheet; broil 4 to 6 inches from heat, turning once, 4-6 minutes or until toasted.
7
Top each with 1 slice cheese; continue broiling until melted.
8
Top each with 1/2 cup beef mixture and 1 slice cheese; continue broiling 1 minute or until melted.
9
Serve hot.

383

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound extra lean ground beef, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1 cup ketchup, and more.

Yes, Texas Sloppy Joes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Texas Sloppy Joes

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Variations & substitutions

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