An easy, ultra-satisfying appetizer featuring crispy garlic toast topped with savory ground beef and gooey melted mozzarella cheese.
📋 Recipe Overview
| Metric | Detail |
|---|---|
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 15 minutes |
| Servings | 6 to 8 toasts |
| Difficulty | Easy |
🥣 Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
- 6 to 8 slices thick-cut white bread or Texas toast
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce & Seasonings
- ½ cup tomato sauce or ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp garlic butter (for spreading on bread)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
⏱️ Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion together until the meat is fully browned and the onions are soft. Drain any excess fat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season the Meat: Stir in the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat.
- Toast the Bread Base: Spread garlic butter evenly onto one side of each bread slice. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5 minutes until lightly crisp.
- Assemble & Top: Spoon the seasoned ground beef mixture generously over each toasted slice. Top each toast with a handful of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake & Melt: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden around the edges.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top and serve hot!
💡 Pro Tip
For an extra crispy crust that won’t get soggy under the beef topping, toast the bread slices with garlic butter for a few minutes on both sides before adding the beef and cheese layer!