Description
Sloppy joe casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table with cheesy, meaty goodness that makes weeknight meals a breeze. Packed with ground beef, tangy sauce, and a crispy topping, this hearty dish delivers pure satisfaction in just one pan.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.2 pounds ground beef
- 1 pack uncooked pasta
- 1 can Manwich sauce
- 1 can tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen corn
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 onion
- 2.5 cups chicken broth
Cheese Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375 degrees F, preparing a cozy space for your hearty casserole.
- Grab a large skillet and brown 2.2 pounds of lean ground beef with one chopped onion until the meat transforms from pink to a rich brown color. Drain excess fat completely.
- Pour 1 can of Manwich sauce, 2.5 cups of chicken broth, and 1 can of diced tomatoes into the skillet. Mix these liquids thoroughly with the beef.
- Add the entire package of uncooked farfalle pasta, stirring gently to prevent sticking. Allow the pasta to simmer and absorb the saucy liquid for 8-10 minutes or until tender.
- Reduce the heat to low and drop 8 ounces of Velveeta cheese cubes into the skillet. Stir until the cheese melts smoothly into the mixture.
- Coat a casserole dish with cooking spray, then transfer the entire skillet contents into the dish. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese across the top.
- Scatter 1 cup of frozen corn over the cheesy surface for a sweet burst of color and texture.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese bubbles and turns golden around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving your delicious one-pot meal.
Notes
- Always drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent excess grease from making the casserole soggy.
- Choose a short pasta like rotini or penne that captures the sauce well and provides great texture.
- For a lighter version, swap regular ground beef for lean ground turkey or chicken and use reduced-fat cheese.
- If cooking for kids or picky eaters, dice the onions super small so they blend seamlessly into the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg