🥘 Sloppy Joe Casserole (Full Recipe)🛒 IngredientsMeat sauce:500 g ground beef1 small onion, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 green bell pepper, diced (optional but recommended)1 cup tomato sauce2 tbsp tomato paste2 tbsp ketchup1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce1 tsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)1 tsp paprika1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)½ tsp black pepper1 tsp chili powder (optional for heat)½ cup water or beef brothBase:2 cups cooked pasta (elbow macaroni or penne) OR 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough OR mashed potatoes (your choice)Topping:1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese½ cup mozzarella (optional for extra melt)👨🍳 Instructions1. Cook the beef mixtureIn a large pan, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.Drain excess fat.Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook 3–5 minutes until softened.2. Make the Sloppy Joe sauceStir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, spices, and broth.Simmer for 10–15 minutes until thick and rich.3. Prepare the baseChoose one:Mix cooked pasta with a little butter or sauceOR spread mashed potatoes in a baking dishOR lay biscuit dough pieces at the bottom (for a fluffy topping style)4. Assemble casserolePreheat oven to 180°C (350°F).Spread base in a greased baking dish.Pour Sloppy Joe meat mixture over it evenly.Sprinkle cheese on top.5. BakeBake for 20–25 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.If using biscuits, bake until golden brown on top (about 25–30 min).🧀 Serving TipsLet rest 5–10 minutes before serving.Great with pickles, green salad, or fries.Add hot sauce if you like extra kick.🔥 VariationsLow carb: replace pasta with cauliflower mashExtra cheesy: add cheese inside the meat layer tooSpicy version: add jalapeños or cayenne pepperBBQ twist: replace ketchup with BBQ sauce
