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Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe

This sloppy joe casserole puts a fun and easy twist on a classic dish. With great flavor, simple ingredients, and minimal cleanup, it's the perfect weeknight meal for busy families.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sloppy joe casserole
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs. 85% ground beef
  • ½ medium yellow onion diced
  • ½ medium green bell pepper diced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 15 oz. canned tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese ~2 cups
  • 4 cups tater tots ~15 oz.

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until there is just a little bit of pink left. Add the onion and green pepper and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
    a frying pan with ground beef and onions.
  • Next, add the salt, tomato sauce, mustard, brown sugar, and Worcestershire to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
    a skillet filled with meat and vegetables.
  • Top with cheddar cheese, and then line the tater tots on top so the filling is completely covered. Bake for 25 minutes, uncovered.
    cheesy tater tots in a skillet.
  • Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
    a skillet filled with tater tots.

Notes

  • Buy pre-made sloppy joe sauce to save a step.

Nutrition

Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 39g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g