Hearty • Cheesy • Family-Friendly
This Sloppy Joe Casserole turns classic Sloppy Joes into an easy, baked dish layered with ground beef, rich sauce, melty cheese, and either biscuits or pasta. Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner!
Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
For the Sloppy Joe Layer:
- 1½ lbs (about 700g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional, for richer flavor)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Topping:
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tube refrigerated biscuit dough or 4 cups cooked pasta (like elbow macaroni)