Description
A hearty and delicious Sloppy Joe Crescent Bake combines the savory flavors of ground beef simmered in Sloppy Joe sauce with melted cheddar cheese, all baked atop a flaky crescent roll crust. This easy skillet-to-oven recipe is perfect for a comforting family meal ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) Sloppy Joe sauce
- 1 package (8 oz) refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the crescent bake.
- Cook Meat: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and brown it thoroughly while breaking apart the meat to prevent clumps.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the finely chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they soften, enhancing the savory base.
- Add Sauce and Seasonings: Stir in the Sloppy Joe sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer the mixture for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Prepare Crescent Crust: Unroll the refrigerated crescent rolls and arrange them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, forming a crust that covers the bottom evenly.
- Assemble Bake: Spread the Sloppy Joe mixture evenly over the crescent roll crust, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously on top.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the cheese has melted and become bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bake to cool for a few minutes before slicing into servings and enjoying a warm, flavorful meal.
Notes
- For spicier flavor, increase red pepper flakes to your taste preference.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Adding a bit of chopped garlic or using freshly minced garlic instead of powder can enhance flavor.
- If crescent rolls are not available, puff pastry or biscuit dough can be used as alternatives.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
