Sloppy Joe Casserole

A hearty, family-friendly twist on the classic Sloppy Joe—layered with savory meat sauce, fluffy biscuits, and melted cheese for the ultimate comfort food!

Sloppy Joe Casserole

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 small onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
1 (15 oz) can Sloppy Joe sauce (or homemade—see notes)
1 (16 oz) can refrigerated biscuits (Grands! or flaky style)
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tbsp butter, melted (for brushing)

Optional Toppings:

Sliced jalapeños
Pickles
Green onions

Instructions:

1. Cook the Meat Mixture:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
Add onion and bell pepper, cooking until soft (~5 mins).
Stir in Sloppy Joe sauce, Worcestershire, garlic powder, paprika, salt & pepper. Simmer 5 mins.

2. Assemble the Casserole:

Spread the meat mixture in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese evenly over the meat.
Separate biscuits and flatten slightly. Arrange them over the cheese (slightly overlapping).
Brush biscuits with melted butter for a golden crust.

3. Bake & Serve:

Bake 20-25 mins until biscuits are golden and cooked through.
Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheese on top and bake 2-3 more mins to melt.
Let cool 5 mins, then garnish with optional toppings.

Homemade Sloppy Joe Sauce (Quick Version):

Mix:

1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
¼ cup ketchup
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp mustard
1 tsp vinegar

Tips & Variations:

🔥 Spicy: Add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the meat.
🍞 Biscuit Hack: Use crescent dough or cornbread mix instead.
🧀 Extra Cheesy: Mix cream cheese into the meat sauce.
🌱 Vegetarian: Swap beef for lentils or plant-based crumbles.

This Sloppy Joe Casserole is saucy, cheesy, and irresistible—perfect for busy weeknights! 😊 Let me know how it turns out!