Description
Hearty sloppy joe casserole delivers classic comfort with a modern twist. Ground beef, tangy sauce, and cheesy topping create a satisfying meal that delights families and brings warmth to the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 tbsps Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsps brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until completely browned, then introduce diced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables become tender and fragrant.
- Incorporate tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper into the meat mixture, allowing it to simmer and develop rich flavors for 7-8 minutes.
- Pour the seasoned meat mixture into the prepared baking dish, gently folding in mixed vegetables for additional nutrition and texture.
- Separate biscuit dough into bite-sized pieces and strategically layer them across the meat mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the arranged biscuit pieces, creating a melty, golden topping.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, watching for golden-brown biscuits and completely melted cheese.
- Remove from oven and allow the casserole to rest for 3-4 minutes, enabling the flavors to settle and making serving easier.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and make the dish healthier.
- Customize vegetable mix with frozen mixed vegetables or fresh seasonal options for added nutrition.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter protein alternative.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to streamline cooking process and reduce evening meal stress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg