Sloppy Joe Casserole is a hearty, family-style comfort dish that turns the classic sandwich filling into a baked, cheesy meal.
🍽️ What it is
Sloppy Joe Casserole combines seasoned ground meat in a tangy tomato-based sauce with a baked topping like biscuits, pasta, or potatoes.
🧾 Ingredients
For the filling:
- 500g (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 bell pepper (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup tomato sauce or ketchup
- 1–2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp mustard
- Salt, pepper
For the casserole:
- 2 cups cooked pasta or biscuit dough or mashed potatoes
- 1–1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar works great)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Cook the filling
- Brown the ground beef
- Add onion, garlic, and pepper → cook until soft
- Stir in tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, pepper
- Simmer 5–10 minutes until thick
2. Assemble
- Spread filling in a baking dish
- Add your base (pasta, biscuits, or potatoes)
- Top with shredded cheese
3. Bake
- 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden
😋 Flavor & texture
- Sweet, tangy, slightly savory
- Cheesy and filling
- Soft with a crispy top (depending on topping)
🔁 Variations
- Add jalapeños for heat
- Use ground chicken or turkey instead of beef
- Top with tater tots for a crispy twist