Description
Hearty sloppy joe casserole delivers comforting midwest flavors in one simple baking dish. Melted cheese, savory ground beef, and zesty tomato sauce create a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Sauce and Dairy:
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) Sloppy Joe sauce
- 1 can (14.5 ounces/411 grams) diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Baking and Seasoning:
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (16.3 ounces/462 grams)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish to prepare for assembly.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, carefully draining any accumulated fat.
- Incorporate diced onions and bell peppers into the meat, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and tender.
- Pour Sloppy Joe sauce and diced tomatoes into the skillet, seasoning with garlic powder, salt, and pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Spread the savory meat mixture evenly across the prepared baking dish, creating a consistent base layer.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the meat mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Slice refrigerated biscuit dough into quarter sections and strategically place them atop the cheese layer.
- Transfer casserole to preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until biscuits transform into a golden-brown, crispy topping.
- Allow casserole to rest and cool for 5-7 minutes before serving to help set the layers and improve overall texture.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by adding jalapeños or hot sauce to the Sloppy Joe mixture for spice lovers.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian alternative.
- Use gluten-free biscuit dough and ensure Sloppy Joe sauce is gluten-free to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time and assemble the casserole quickly for a convenient weeknight dinner option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg