Description
This Sloppy Joe Casserole blends the classic sweet and savory flavors of a sloppy joe with hearty pasta, beef, veggies, and cheese baked into one comforting, crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
1 (16-ounce) package penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1½ pounds ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
½ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 cups frozen yellow corn kernels
1½ cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese, divided
cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook according to package directions for al dente. Drain.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, stirring often, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped onion, bell peppers, paprika, garlic powder, and kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 4 minutes.
- Add the tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cooked pasta, frozen corn, and ¾ cup of shredded cheese.
- Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Transfer the beef and pasta mixture into the prepared dish and top with the remaining ¾ cup of shredded cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
Make vegetarian using plant-based meat and omitting Worcestershire sauce.
Add jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy version.
Use any cheese like cheddar or mozzarella for a different flavor.
Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days or freezer for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
