Description
Hearty Sloppy Joe Casserole brings classic American comfort to dinner tables with layers of ground beef, tangy Manwich sauce, and melted cheese. Families will savor this easy, satisfying meal that combines nostalgia and convenience in one delicious baked dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Vegetables and Additional Proteins:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) chopped onion
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) chopped bell pepper
- 1 cup (150 grams) frozen corn kernels
Sauce and Toppings:
- 1 can (15 ounces or 425 grams) Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (8 ounces or 226 grams) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup (150 grams) cooked pasta
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking vessel by lightly greasing a 9×13-inch baking dish and heating the oven to 375F (190C).
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, completely rendering out excess fat. Mix in diced onions and bell peppers, sautéing until vegetables soften and become translucent.
- Pour Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce into the meat mixture, incorporating frozen corn. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Allow ingredients to meld together during a 5-minute simmer.
- Transfer the seasoned meat mixture into the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer across the bottom surface. Generously distribute shredded cheddar cheese over the meat.
- Carefully unroll crescent roll dough, stretching it to completely cover the beef and cheese layer. Press seams together to create a uniform top crust.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, baking for 20-25 minutes until the dough turns golden brown and cheese melts into a bubbling surface.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes. Slice into square portions and serve while still warm.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by choosing mild or spicy Manwich sauce to match your family’s taste preferences.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version of the casserole.
- Enhance nutrition by adding extra frozen vegetables like peas or diced carrots to the beef mixture for more color and vitamins.
- Prevent soggy bottom by patting ground beef completely dry after draining and allowing excess moisture to evaporate before mixing with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg