{recipe}: Cheesy BBQ Open-Faced Sloppy Joes

This recipe for Cheesy BBQ Open Faced Sloppy Joes has me ready to confess. I admit it.  I am definitely not one who enjoys being in the kitchen.  Nope.  Not while I could be spending time with my kids throwing a football or playing charades or just hangin' with them.  So, when it comes to weeknight meal planning I try and keep it simple.  No, scratch that, I DO keep it simple!  I look for recipes that are hearty, somewhat healthy, and that are of course delicious!  My brood of boys are pretty picky {well, not my hubs -- he'll eat just about anything!} so I have to be careful about trying new things on them.  Luckily for me, this Cheesey BBQ Open Faced Sloppy Joes recipe was a complete hit with everyone, including me!

Cheesy BBQ Open Faced Sloppy Joes

What you need:

1.5 lbs. ground beef (I prefer to use 85% lean)

1 (14.5 oz.) can of diced tomatoes (I used Target's Market Pantry brand onion & garlic diced tomatoes and I think it really brought out such a great flavor)

1 cup ketchup

1/2 cup of your favorite bottled barbecue sauce

1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 box/package frozen garlic Texas toast

1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

What to do:

• Preaheat oven to 425 (or degrees indicated on box of Texas toast).  
• In a large skillet, brown the beef until no longer pink.  Drain.  Return to pan and add diced tomatoes (undrained), ketchup, bbq sauced, and Worcesteshire sauce.  Stir well, cover, and cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occassionally.
• Place frozen Texas toast in oven, according to package directions.  Serve beef mixture over toast then sprinkle with cheese.

This recipe for Cheesy BBQ Open Faced Sloppy Joes was so easy to prepare and my kids {and hubs} devoured it.  I served it along with their choice of bbq or regular potato chips and it made for an easy weeknight dinner that was no-fuss.  It will definitely be in our regular dinner rotation from here on out.

Recipe adapted from this version at myrecipes.com.

 

Comments

[Elizabeth@Table4Five]

That sounds like something my husband and kids would love, thanks for sharing!