Description
This sloppy joe casserole takes the messy classic and turns it into a baked, cheesy, fork-friendly dinner the whole family will devour. Made with seasoned ground beef, a rich tomato sauce, and a golden layer of melted cheese or biscuit topping, it’s the perfect comfort food twist. One dish, all the flavor—easy enough for weeknights, tasty enough for seconds.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
1 small onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup ketchup
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp mustard
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can refrigerated biscuit dough or 3 cups cooked pasta (optional base)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a skillet, cook beef with onion, bell pepper, and garlic until browned. Drain excess fat.
Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 mins.
Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13 casserole dish.
Top with shredded cheese.
If using biscuits, place them on top; if using pasta, layer it underneath the beef mixture before cheese.
Bake for 20–25 mins, or until biscuits are golden and cheese is bubbly.
Let cool slightly and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner