Description
Hearty Sloppy Joe Biscuit Casserole delivers comfort food magic with ground beef’s savory embrace nestled beneath golden, flaky biscuit layers. Homestyle cooking reaches peak deliciousness when cheese melts and flavors unite, promising a meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground turkey
Seasonings and Sauce:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Biscuit and Topping:
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure easy serving and prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet, thoroughly brown the ground beef and ground turkey over medium-high heat, breaking the meat into small crumbles until no pink remains, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the meat and return the skillet to the stovetop, reducing heat to medium.
- Whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, creating a robust and tangy sauce.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked meat, stirring to coat evenly and allowing the flavors to meld for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the seasoned meat mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- Separate the refrigerated biscuit dough and arrange the rounds directly on top of the meat, slightly overlapping to create a rustic, complete coverage.
- Brush the biscuit tops with melted butter for a golden, crispy finish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the biscuit layer, ensuring comprehensive cheese distribution.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until biscuits are puffed and golden brown and cheese is completely melted.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow the casserole to set.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving for a fresh, vibrant touch.
Notes
- Customize meat selection by swapping ground beef and turkey with plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version that maintains the dish’s hearty texture.
- Reduce sodium content by using low-sodium ketchup and replacing salt with herbs like thyme or rosemary for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Create a gluten-free alternative by substituting regular biscuit dough with gluten-free biscuit mix or using cauliflower as a base layer for a lighter option.
- Prep biscuit topping ahead of time by cutting rounds in advance and storing them in the refrigerator to streamline the cooking process and save time during meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg