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### 🔥 How to Make It:
1. **Cook the meat:** In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. **Add flavor:** Stir in onion and garlic, and sauté until softened. Add ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thick and saucy.
3. **Toast it up:** While the sauce simmers, toast the bread slices lightly in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
4. **Assemble & bake:** Spoon a generous amount of the sloppy joe mixture over each toast slice. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake for another 5–8 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. **Devour:** Serve hot, optionally topped with sliced pickles, jalapeños, or a drizzle of hot sauce.
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### 🤤 Why It’s So Addictive
* **It’s fast.** Start to finish in about 25 minutes.
* **Zero fuss.** Everything’s made in one pan (plus a baking sheet).
* **Customizable.** Add veggies, switch up the cheese, or turn it into a breakfast version with an egg on top.
* **Total crowd-pleaser.** Adults love it. Kids love it. Leftovers don’t last long.
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### 💬 Real Talk
I’ve served this for lunch, dinner, and even a midnight snack. I’ve topped it with fried eggs, avocado slices, and once—don’t judge—crushed up potato chips. It *never misses.* It’s just one of those recipes that you crave again before the dishes are even done.
If you’re looking for something new to throw into your weekly dinner rotation that takes minimal effort and delivers maximum payoff, this is it. Seriously—don’t be surprised if you find yourself making it on repeat, too.
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