Description
Sloppy Joe Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that takes the classic Sloppy Joe sandwich concept and transforms it into a hearty casserole. Ground beef is simmered with tomato sauce, ketchup, and spices, then topped with biscuit dough and melted cheese for a satisfying meal perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
Sauce and Seasonings
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Make Sauce: Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the beef mixture into a casserole dish and spread it evenly to form a base layer.
- Prepare Biscuit Topping: Open the can of biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into four pieces. Distribute the biscuit pieces evenly over the beef mixture.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the biscuit dough pieces.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until biscuits are golden brown and cooked through, and cheese is melted.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly for a few minutes before serving to let the casserole set.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for ground beef for a leaner version.
- Bell pepper can be replaced with diced green chilies for a spicier twist.
- Use your favorite cheese blend to customize flavor, such as mozzarella or pepper jack.
- Serve with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Sloppy Joe, casserole, ground beef, biscuit topping, comfort food, family dinner, easy dinner, cheesy casserole
