Sloppy Joe Toasts

Name: Sloppy Joe Toasts
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 red pepper, finely chopped; Kosher salt and pepper; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 large carrot (about 8 oz.), coarsely grated; 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1 tbsp. chili powder; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 15-oz. can tomato sauce (no salt added); 1/4 c. sweet relish; 1/4 c. ketchup; 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar; 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 4 thick slices country bread, toasted; Chopped flat-leaf parsley and mixed green salad, for serving

It's a family favorite for a reason.

By Tina MartinezPublished: Sep 22, 2023

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

25 mins

Cal/Serv:

505

Spoon the saucy beef mixture over thick slices of toast for a fun open-faced twist on the classic. Chili powder, cinnamon, and sweet relish add finger-licking depth.

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 red pepper, finely chopped
Kosher salt and pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 large carrot (about 8 oz.), coarsely grated
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 15-oz. can tomato sauce (no salt added)
1/4 cup sweet relish
1/4 cup ketchup
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
4 thick slices country bread, toasted
Chopped flat-leaf parsley and mixed green salad, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oil in large skillet on medium. Add onion and red pepper; season with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes.
2. Step 2Add garlic and carrot and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add beef and cook, breaking up with spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chili powder and cinnamon and cook 1 minute.
3. Step 3Add tomato sauce, relish, and ketchup and simmer until beginning to thicken, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar and Worcestershire. Spoon beef mixture over toast and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with salad if desired.

RECIPE TIP: Condiment Combo: Relish (paired with ketchup) adds tangy, crunchy sweetness that takes this classic up a notch.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): 505 cal, 20 g fat (5.5 g sat), 74 mg chol, 838 mg sodium, 51 g carb, 7 g fiber, 20 g sugar (7 g added sugar), 30 g pro

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