Description
Cheesy sloppy joes meld classic comfort with gourmet flair on crisp garlic bread. Melted cheese, hearty beef, and zesty sauce create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- ½ cup (120 mL) diced onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsps tomato paste
- 1 can (8 oz/240 mL) tomato sauce
- ½ tbsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- Dash of cinnamon (optional)
- 6 slices frozen garlic Texas toast
- ½ cup (60 g) shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sizzle ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, pulverizing into fine crumbles until no pink remains, then drain excess fat while preserving some savory beef drippings.
- Aromatic Enhancement: Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until the vegetables become translucent and release their enticing fragrance, infusing the meat with deep flavor profiles.
- Sauce Development: Introduce tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, and a whisper of ground cinnamon, stirring comprehensively to create a harmonious and robust sauce that will elevate the dish’s complexity.
- Simmering Stage: Reduce heat and allow the mixture to gently simmer, enabling the ingredients to marry and the sauce to thicken, concentrating the rich, bold flavors for approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Garlic Toast Preparation: While the sauce develops, transform frozen garlic Texas toast into crisp, golden perfection by baking in a preheated oven at 425°F (218°C) for 5-6 minutes, creating a crunchy foundation for the sloppy joe mixture.
- Assembly and Cheese Melting: Lavishly spoon the seasoned beef mixture across each toasted garlic bread slice, then blanket with shredded cheddar cheese, allowing the residual heat to coax the cheese into a luxurious, molten state.
- Final Flourish: Optionally, dispatch the topped toast beneath the broiler for a brief 1-2 minutes to achieve a golden, bubbling cheese crust that adds textural intrigue and visual appeal.
Notes
- Drain Smartly: Remove excess fat from beef to prevent greasy texture, leaving just enough for rich flavor development.
- Spice Balance: Carefully measure chili powder, cumin, and cinnamon to create depth without overwhelming the meat’s natural taste.
- Toast Timing: Watch garlic bread closely during baking to achieve perfect golden crispness without burning edges.
- Cheese Melting Hack: Let residual heat melt cheese naturally for smooth, even coverage before optional broiling for extra golden finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg