Description
This One-Pot Sloppy Joe Casserole is a comforting and cheesy twist on the classic sloppy joe, made easy with cooked macaroni, ground beef, and a flavorful tomato-based sauce, all baked in one dish.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef, onion, and green bell pepper. Cook until the beef is browned and vegetables are tender.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix the cooked macaroni into the skillet with the beef mixture.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- Great for meal prep and leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
