Description
This Sloppy Joe Casserole recipe is a delicious twist on the classic sandwich, combining all the flavors in a comforting baked dish. With savory ground beef, tangy ketchup, and gooey melted cheese, this easy-to-make casserole is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni or rotini pasta
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until vegetables are softened.
- Make sauce: Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened. Remove from heat and mix in cooked pasta.
- Assemble: Pour mixture into baking dish. Top with cheddar and mozzarella. Bake for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Great way to use leftover pasta.
- For added crunch, top with crushed butter crackers or French fried onions before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
