Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe
This Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe transforms the classic sandwich into a hearty, family-friendly dinner.
Equipment
- Large skillet or frying pan
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Large pot for pasta
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Colander for draining pasta
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 lean
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cups elbow pasta cooked
- 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Brown ground beef in large skillet.
- Add diced onion to beef.
- Cook until onion is soft.
- Drain excess fat from pan.
- Add tomato sauce to mixture.
- Stir in ketchup and Worcestershire.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, pepper.
- Simmer mixture for 5 minutes.
- Layer cooked pasta in baking dish.
- Pour meat mixture over pasta.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes uncovered.
- Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- It continues cooking in the oven, preventing mushy texture.
- Excess grease makes the casserole soggy and unhealthy.
- Combine cheddar with mozzarella for extra flavor depth.
- Bell peppers or mushrooms boost nutrition and taste.
- Assemble early, refrigerate, then bake when ready.