Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe
This easy Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe is perfect for those times when you want to eat Sloppy Joes on a fork instead of on a bun.
Servings 8 servings (1 cup each)
Calories 510kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (see note 1)
- 1 small onion finely chopped (see note 2)
- 1 pound cavatappi pasta or other small pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth or water
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (see note 3)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (see note 4)
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard (see note 5)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese for serving, optional
- hot sauce for serving, optional
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add beef and onion and stir to combine. Cook until the meat is mostly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
- To the pot with the drained beef, add pasta, chicken broth, tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and dried mustard. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered until pasta is tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper). Serve with cheddar cheese and hot sauce if desired and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Ground beef: Or substitute ground turkey or venison.
- Onion: Finely chopped celery and a green bell pepper are great too!
- Brown sugar: Even a tablespoon is too much for some people, so just leave it out if it sounds horrible to you.
- Worcestershire sauce: In a pinch, you can substitute soy sauce.
- Ground mustard: Or substitute an equal amount of prepared yellow mustard or Dijon mustard.
- Yield: This Sloppy Joe Casserole makes over 8 cups of casserole (not including the cheese), enough for 8 servings, 1 cup each.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 cup | Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 961mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 571IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 2mg