Cheesy Sloppy Joe Bake
A baked casserole with classic sloppy joe beef topped with melted cheese and golden biscuits
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INGREDIENTS
Sloppy Joe Filling
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup water.
Topping and Assembly
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough 16 oz
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- chopped parsley for garnish.
INSTRUCTIONS
Make the sloppy joe filling
- Preheat oven to 375 F and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish
- heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat then add onion and bell pepper and cook until softened
- add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant
- add ground beef and cook until browned then drain excess fat
- stir in ketchup tomato paste brown sugar mustard Worcestershire chili powder paprika salt pepper and water then simmer until thickened.
Assemble and bake
- Spread the sloppy joe mixture in the baking dish and sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella evenly over the top
- arrange biscuits over the cheese in an even layer leaving small gaps for expansion
- brush biscuit tops with melted butter
- bake until biscuits are deep golden and cooked through and the filling is bubbly
- rest 5 minutes then garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
1. Use lean ground beef or ground turkey 2. Add diced jalapenos or hot sauce for heat 3. Swap biscuits for cornbread batter or tater tots 4. Add a splash of water while simmering if the sauce gets too thick 5. For crispier biscuits bake uncovered and avoid overlapping
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 28g