Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole
Transform your favorite comfort food into a hearty, family-friendly dinner with this Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole! This recipe takes the sweet and savory flavors of classic Sloppy Joes and layers them under a golden, cheesy cornbread topping for the ultimate one-dish meal. Featuring seasoned ground beef cooked with a flavorful blend of ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce, this casserole is topped with fluffy cornbread batter and melted cheddar cheese for a mouthwatering finish. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish is ready in just 45 minutes and serves six. Serve it warm with a side of steamed veggies or a crisp salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 box store-bought cornbread mix
- 0.5 cup milk (for cornbread mix)
- 1 large egg (for cornbread mix)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, mustard, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
Pour the Sloppy Joe mixture into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
In a medium mixing bowl, prepare the cornbread batter according to the instructions on the box, typically combining the cornbread mix, milk, and egg.
Pour the cornbread batter evenly over the Sloppy Joe mixture in the casserole dish.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the cornbread batter for extra flavor.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Scoop and serve warm. Enjoy your Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2229 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.8 g | 181% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.4 g | 307% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 632 mg | 211% | |
| Sodium | 3931 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.4 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.0 g | ||
| Protein | 121.4 g | 243% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1183 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 2313 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
