Sloppy Joes Texas

Certainly! Here’s the full recipe for Sloppy Joes Texas:

Sloppy Joes Texas – Don’t Lose This

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• Olive or canola oil (as needed)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 minced garlic clove or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 chopped red or green pepper
• 1/2 yellow onion, chopped (or small)
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 12 slices of American cheese
• 6 slices Texas Toast

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ground Beef:
   • Heat a frying pan over moderate heat. Add a little olive or canola oil to the pan.
2. Cook the Meat and Vegetables:
   • Add ground beef, sweet pepper, onion, and garlic (if using fresh). Cook, stirring constantly and breaking up any large pieces of meat with a wooden spoon until the meat is fully cooked.
3. Remove Excess Grease:
   • Discard any excess grease from the cooked meat mixture.
4. Add Sauce Ingredients:
   • Reduce the heat and add water, ketchup, mustard, minced garlic (if using powder), Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well and cook for about 8 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
5. Heat the Grill:
   • Meanwhile, preheat the grill.
6. Grill Texas Toast:
   • Grill the Texas toast slices until they are golden brown.
7. Add Cheese to Toast:
   • Place a slice of American cheese on each slice of toast and continue grilling for about 30 seconds or until the cheese starts to melt.
8. Assemble the Sloppy Joes:
   • Spoon a portion of the meat mixture onto each piece of toast with melted cheese. Top with another slice of American cheese.
9. Melt the Cheese:
   • Grill the assembled Sloppy Joes again until the additional cheese on top melts.
10. Serve:
    • Remove from the grill and serve the Sloppy Joes Texas immediately.
11. Enjoy:
    • Enjoy these delicious and cheesy Sloppy Joes with the Texas twist!

Note: You can customize the recipe by adjusting the level of spice or adding your favorite toppings such as pickles, jalapeños, or coleslaw. 🍔🧀