Description
Hearty Sloppy Joe Casserole brings classic American comfort to your dinner table with layers of savory ground beef, melted cheese, and buttery biscuit topping. Generous portions and bold flavors ensure this crowd-pleasing dish will become a family favorite you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 16 ounces (454 grams) rotini, cooked
- 30 ounces (850 grams) (2 15 ounce/425 grams cans) sloppy joe sauce
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
Cheese:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- Brown ground beef with diced onions and green peppers in a large skillet over medium-high heat until meat is fully cooked and vegetables are softened, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the meat mixture to reduce greasiness and improve overall dish texture.
- Pour sloppy joe sauce into the skillet, stirring thoroughly to coat the meat and vegetables, and simmer for 3-4 minutes to develop flavors.
- Incorporate pre-cooked pasta into the meat mixture, gently folding to ensure even distribution of sauce and ingredients.
- Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese into the casserole, stirring until cheese melts and creates a creamy consistency.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, spreading evenly and topping with remaining cheese.
- Place in a preheated oven at 350°F and bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is completely melted and slightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to settle.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for added color and freshness before serving.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter, lower-fat version of this hearty casserole that still delivers big flavor.
- Sneak in extra nutrition by adding diced carrots or zucchini during the beef cooking stage for added texture and vitamins.
- Replace regular pasta with gluten-free pasta or cauliflower rice to make this dish celiac-friendly without compromising taste.
- Prepare the entire casserole in advance and refrigerate, then bake when ready to serve, allowing flavors to meld and intensify for an even more delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg