Open-Faced Sloppy Joe on Toast

Open-Faced Sloppy Joe on Toast recipe videos

An Open-Faced Sloppy Joe on Toast is a classic American comfort food consisting of a savory ground meat mixture served over a single slice of toasted bread. The hearty sauce is typically made with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, and a blend of seasonings like Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and brown sugar. It is a popular, quick-to-prepare meal often associated with mid-20th century home cooking and diners.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in protein from the ground beef and carbohydrates from the bread and sauce. It provides a good source of iron and B vitamins, with a typical serving containing roughly 350-500 calories depending on the meat's fat content and the amount of sauce used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	850 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Iron	4 mg
Calcium	100 mg
Vitamin A	80 mcg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg
Zinc	4 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg

Per 1 sandwich (250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Sloppy Joe is believed to be an American adaptation of the Cuban 'ropa vieja' or a similar dish from Key West, Florida, named after a bar in Havana. Nutritionally, the open-faced preparation reduces the overall carbohydrate count compared to a traditional sandwich, making it a slightly lighter version of the hearty classic.