Mexican-Style Meat Sauce Toastie

This savory toastie combines rich spiced meat sauce with a creamy sunny side up egg and melted cheese for a hearty handheld meal.

Ingredients

• 200 g minced meat
• 1/2 red onion
• 1 carrot
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 50 ml red wine
• 2 slices toast bread
• 50 g shredded cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp creamy mustard sauce
• to taste secret spices

Instructions

1. 1Stir-fry the red onion

   

   Heat oil in a stainless steel pot over the stove. Add the chopped purple onions and stir-fry them continuously until they become fragrant and softened.

   Tip: Using a splatter screen can help keep your stovetop clean while sautéing the aromatics.
2. 2Add the chopped carrots

   

   Pour the pre-chopped carrots from a bowl into the pot with the sautéed onions. Stir everything together thoroughly to combine the vegetables and flavors.

   Tip: Ensure your carrots are finely and evenly diced so they cook at the same rate as the onions.
3. 3Incorporate the ketchup

   

   Mix ketchup into the vegetable base to provide both a vibrant color and a tangy sweetness. Stir well so the vegetables are evenly coated.

   Tip: Cooking the ketchup slightly with the vegetables helps deepen its flavor before adding liquids.
4. 4Pour the red wine

   

   Pour a suitable amount of red wine into the pot with the sautéed vegetables. The wine helps deglaze the pan and adds a rich, deep flavor and color to the base of the meat sauce.

   Tip: If you want to quickly evaporate the alcohol, you can carefully light the wine on fire, but be sure to do this safely away from the exhaust hood.
5. 5Add the minced meat

   

   Add the raw minced meat directly into the pot with the vegetable base. Use a spoon to break up the meat and stir everything together thoroughly so it browns evenly.

   Tip: Keep the heat at medium-high to ensure the meat browns and sears rather than just steaming in its own juices.
6. 6Add water and simmer

   

   Pour clear water into the pan with the stir-fried minced meat and vegetables. Stir everything together well and let it simmer gently until the liquid reduces and the sauce thickens perfectly.

   Tip: Do not add too much water at once; just enough to deglaze the pan and allow the meat to simmer until tender.
7. 7Simmer the meat sauce

   

   Let the mixture simmer gently until the water reduces and the sauce thickens into a rich, cohesive consistency. This simmering process allows all the spices and meat flavors to fully meld together.

   Tip: Stir the sauce occasionally as it thickens to prevent the bottom from burning or sticking to the pot.
8. 8Butter the toast

   

   Take your slices of toast or whole wheat bread and spread a layer of yellow butter evenly across the surface. This adds richness and will help the bread crisp up nicely in the sandwich maker.

   Tip: Use softened, room-temperature butter to ensure smooth, even spreading without tearing the bread.
9. 9Add the cheese

   

   Place a generous handful of shredded cheese directly onto the center of the buttered bread slice. The cheese will melt beautifully and bind the delicious meat sauce to the toast.

   Tip: Keep the cheese slightly away from the very edges so it doesnt spill out and burn when pressed in the sandwich maker.
10. 10Add the meat sauce

    

    Begin assembling the sandwich by placing a slice of toast on your board. Add a layer of shredded cheese, then spoon a generous portion of the thick, rich meat sauce directly over the cheese.

    Tip: Using hot meat sauce will help start melting the cheese immediately for a better texture.
11. 11Add the Sunny-Side-Up Egg

    

    Carefully place the cooked sunny-side-up egg directly onto the layer of meat sauce spread over the toast. The runny yolk will add richness and a creamy texture to the sandwich when pressed.

    Tip: Keep the yolk intact to ensure it breaks beautifully when the sandwich is cut later.
12. 12Drizzle with Mustard Sauce

    

    Drizzle a generous amount of creamy yellow mustard sauce over the sunny-side-up egg. This provides a tangy contrast to the savory meat sauce and the richness of the cheese.

    Tip: Use a squeeze bottle to control the drizzle and create a neat, appetizing pattern over the egg.
13. 13Toast the sandwich

    

    Carefully place the fully assembled sandwich onto the hot grill plates of a sandwich maker. Close the press tightly and let it toast for about five minutes until the bread is golden and the cheese inside is melted.

    Tip: Make sure the outside of the bread is buttered evenly to achieve a crispy, golden-brown crust.
14. 14Slice and serve

    

    Remove the toasted, golden-brown sandwich from the press and transfer it to a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to carefully slice it diagonally in half, revealing the gooey cheese pull and juicy meat sauce inside.

    Tip: Use a serrated bread knife and a gentle sawing motion to slice the sandwich without squishing the soft fillings.

Storage Instructions

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Frequently Asked Questions