Italian Joes on Texas Toast

Try our delicious Italian Joes on Texas Toast recipe for a quick, hearty meal.
Perfect for family dinners! Make it tonight!

Servings: 8

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Prep Time
15 minutes

Cook Time
20 minutes

Sandwich

Italian

Sloppy Joe

Instructions

1 Preheat your oven to 425°F. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef with
chopped green pepper, onion, and minced garlic over medium-high heat until the
beef is browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Break up the meat as it
cooks, and drain off any excess fat.
2 Add the beef broth or red wine to the skillet and bring to a boil. Cook until
the liquid is reduced by half, which should take around 2 minutes. Stir in the
diced tomatoes, including their juice, and the tomato paste. Season with salt
and black pepper. Bring the mixture back to a boil, then reduce the heat and let
it simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until it thickens, about 2-3
minutes.
3 While the meat mixture is simmering, arrange the Texas toast on a foil-lined
baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until the toasts are lightly browned,
which will take about 8-10 minutes.
4 Once the toast is ready, spoon the beef mixture over each piece. Top with a
slice of mozzarella cheese and return to the oven. Bake until the cheese is
melted, approximately 3-4 minutes. Serve immediately.