Description
Sloppy joe biscuit casserole delivers hearty comfort straight from Midwestern kitchens, blending savory ground beef with pillowy biscuit layers. Families will savor each cheesy, saucy bite of this crowd-pleasing dish that promises warmth and satisfaction in every forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 cup diced onions
- 0.25 cup diced green bell peppers
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp mustard
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
Biscuit and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuits
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prepare for the casserole.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks.
- Add diced onions and green bell peppers to the beef, sautéing until vegetables soften and become translucent.
- Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and garlic powder, creating a rich and tangy sloppy joe sauce.
- Simmer the meat mixture for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken.
- Transfer the saucy beef mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Separate the refrigerated biscuits and arrange them in a single layer directly on top of the meat mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously over the biscuit layer, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the biscuits turn golden brown and the cheese melts completely.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes to set and cool slightly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for added color and a burst of fresh flavor before serving.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner, vegetarian alternative that maintains the dish’s hearty texture and flavor profile.
- Add a dash of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper to the meat mixture for an extra kick of heat and depth of complexity.
- Customize the biscuit topping by using buttermilk or herb-infused refrigerated biscuits to elevate the overall taste and create a more gourmet experience.
- Prepare the sloppy joe mixture ahead of time and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to intensify, making meal prep faster and more convenient.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 830 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg