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Sloppy Joe Casserole

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Sloppy Joe Casserole for Cozy Nights

This Sloppy Joe Casserole is a delicious, one-dish twist on the classic comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Filling
  • 1.5 pounds Ground Beef You can swap for ground turkey or a plant-based alternative.
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow or white onions work best.
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper Substitute with red or yellow peppers if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce Can replace with soy sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Honey or maple syrup can work too.
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard Dijon mustard is a great substitute.
  • 1 cup Ketchup Consider BBQ sauce for a fun twist.
  • 0.5 cup Water You can also use broth.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to your personal preference.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Pepper Feel free to increase for spice.
For the Cornbread Topping
  • 1 box (8 oz) Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix Any corn muffin mix can be used.
  • 0.33 cup Milk Any non-dairy milk works.
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Melted butter or another neutral oil works too.
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with a flaxseed egg for vegan.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Swap in mozzarella or your favorite cheese.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • 9x9-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, brown 1½ pounds of ground beef over medium heat for about 7–10 minutes until fully cooked.
  2. Stir in 1 finely chopped onion and 1 diced green bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for approximately 5 minutes.
  3. Add Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, ketchup, water, salt, and pepper to the mix and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine 1 Jiffy corn muffin mix, ⅓ cup milk, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and 1 egg.
  5. In a greased 9x9-inch baking dish, spread the beef mixture evenly and pour the cornbread batter over the top.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F and bake for 25 to 35 minutes until the cornbread topping is golden brown.
  7. Allow the casserole to rest for about 5 minutes, then serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

You can customize the ingredients based on your tastes and preferences. Bake ahead of time and simply reheat for quick meals.

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