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Loose Meat Texas Toast Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

Loose Meat Texas Toast is a delicious twist on the classic loose meat sandwich, featuring savory ground beef cooked with flavorful spices and beef stock, served open-faced on crispy garlic Texas toast topped with melted mozzarella cheese and optional chopped dill pickles.

Ingredients

Beef Mixture

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup beef stock (can use low or no sodium)
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Toast and Topping

  • 8 slices Texas Toast
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional, see notes below)
  • Chopped dill pickles (optional, to serve)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425° F to prepare for toasting the Texas toast and melting the cheese later.
  2. Cook the ground beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the lean ground beef. Cook and crumble the beef until fully cooked and the juices run clear, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Add seasonings: Stir in beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer and reduce until most of the liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally for 8-10 minutes.
  4. Toast the bread: While the beef simmers, lay the Texas toast slices on a baking sheet and place in the oven on the middle rack. Toast for 5 minutes, then flip each slice and toast for an additional 5 minutes until the edges turn crispy but the bread remains sturdy.
  5. Prepare the toast for topping: Remove the toasted bread from the oven and gently press the center of each slice with the back of a spoon to create a small indentation for the meat topping.
  6. Assemble the sandwiches: Spoon the cooked meat mixture evenly over each toast slice.
  7. Add cheese: Evenly divide the shredded mozzarella cheese over the meat-topped toast slices.
  8. Melt the cheese: Return the assembled toast slices to the oven for 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese has fully melted and is bubbly.
  9. Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately, optionally topped with chopped dill pickles for an added tangy crunch.

Notes

  • Use low or no sodium beef stock for a healthier option.
  • The mozzarella cheese is optional but adds a creamy, melty topping that complements the beef.
  • Chopped dill pickles add a tangy contrast and crunch, but can be omitted based on preference.
  • Ensure the Texas toast is crispy on the edges to hold the juicy beef topping without becoming soggy.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 32 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/loose-meat-texas-toast-recipe/