Mississippi Beef Sloppy Joes on Garlic Bread

Name: Mississippi Beef Sloppy Joes on Garlic Bread
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box (8 slices) frozen Texas toast; 1.5 lbs ground beef; 1 tbsp brown butter roasted garlic seasoning; 1/2 onion, diced; 3/4 cup beef broth; 1 packet au jus gravy mix; 2 tbsp ranch seasoning powder; 1/4 cup pepperoncini juice; 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncinis; 8 slices provolone cheese; black pepper, to taste

Mississippi Beef Sloppy Joes on Garlic Bread combine tangy pepperoncini, savory au jus, and ranch seasoning in a ground beef mixture served on cheesy garlic Texas toast. This weeknight dinner brings Mississippi pot roast flavors to an open-faced sandwich format.

🌍American 🏷️Sloppy joes 🏷️Mississippi beef 🏷️Ground beef 🏷️Garlic bread Open-faced sandwich

🏷️

🏷️Cheesy

-0:00

TikTok

Total

20 min

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$22–$36

Recipe Source

View original recipe

From TikTok

-0:00

TikTok

Ingredients

1 box (8 slices) frozen Texas toast
1.5 lbs ground beef
1 tbsp brown butter roasted garlic seasoningoptional
1/2 onion, dicedoptional
3/4 cup beef broth
1 packet au jus gravy mix
2 tbsp ranch seasoning powder
1/4 cup pepperoncini juice
1/2 cup sliced pepperoncinis
8 slices provolone cheese
black pepper, to tasteoptional

11 Ingredients

Delivery in as fast as one hour.^*

Powered by Instacart

Prices vary by store

^*Service fees apply. Instacart^® and the Instacart logo are registered trademarks of Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart.

Instructions

1
Place frozen Texas toast on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake according to package directions.
2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up, until fully browned.
3
Drain the excess fat from the skillet.
4
Add your desired seasonings to the beef. The creator uses a brown butter roasted garlic blend.
5
Pour in the beef broth, then sprinkle the au jus gravy mix over the beef. Stir to combine.
6
Add the ranch seasoning powder and mix well.
7
Pour in the pepperoncini juice and add the sliced pepperoncinis. Stir everything together.
8
Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
9
Once the garlic toast is baked, use the back of a spoon to gently press down the center of each slice, creating a small well for the filling.
10
Spoon a generous amount of the beef mixture onto each slice of garlic toast.
11
Top each one with a slice of provolone cheese and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.
12
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
13
Serve immediately and enjoy.

Was this recipe helpful?

Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Brown the ground beef completely and drain excess fat before adding seasonings to prevent a greasy final dish.
Don't skip browning the butter-roasted garlic seasoning in the hot pan—this blooms the flavors and deepens the savory profile.
Toast the Texas toast until the edges are crispy and slightly firm so it can support the wet beef mixture without collapsing.
Distribute the pepperoncini peppers evenly across the toast before adding cheese so every bite has tangy heat.

Substitutions

Au jus gravy mix → homemade beef au jus or 3/4 cup beef broth + 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce + 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Pepperoncini peppers → banana peppers or diced pickled jalapeños (use their brine as liquid)
Provolone cheese → sharp cheddar or Swiss cheese
Brown butter roasted garlic seasoning → 1.5 tsp garlic powder + 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftover beef mixture in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat on the stovetop with a splash of broth. Toast fresh bread before serving.

Common Questions

Can I make the beef mixture ahead of time?

Yes. Prepare the ground beef mixture up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate in an airtight container. Reheat gently on the stovetop before serving on fresh garlic bread.

What if I don't have pepperoncini peppers?

Substitute banana peppers or diced jalapeños (fresh or pickled) for similar briny, tangy heat. Use their brine as the liquid component.

Can I use fresh garlic bread instead of frozen Texas toast?

Yes. Use store-bought garlic bread or brush fresh bread slices with garlic butter and broil until golden before topping with beef and cheese.

How do I prevent the bread from getting soggy?

Toast the bread until it's firm and golden, then top with beef mixture immediately before serving. Don't let assembled sandwiches sit for more than a few minutes.