Description
A hearty and comforting Sloppy Joe Casserole combining the classic flavors of sloppy joe filling topped with a cheesy biscuit crust. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family dinners and serves 8 people.
Ingredients
Meat Mixture
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup ketchup
Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook meat and vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Add diced onion and green bell pepper, sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, and garlic salt. Add tomato sauce and ketchup, mixing well. Allow the mixture to simmer on low heat while preparing the biscuit topping.
- Prepare topping: In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk, melted butter, and egg until a batter forms. Gently fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Assemble casserole: Pour the meat mixture into a 13×9-inch baking dish. Dollop the biscuit topping evenly over the meat filling, spreading as evenly as possible.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Feel free to add a bit of hot sauce to the meat mixture for a spicy kick.
- For extra cheesiness, sprinkle additional cheddar cheese on top before baking.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
