Easy Sloppy Joe Casserole (Print version)

Saucy ground beef, cheddar, and golden biscuits turn classic sloppy joes into an easy casserole dinner.

# Ingredients:

For the sloppy joe filling

01 - 1 1/2 lb (680 g) ground beef, 85 to 90 percent lean
02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
03 - 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 can (15 oz or 425 g) tomato sauce
06 - 1/2 cup (120 g) ketchup
07 - 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar, plus more to taste
08 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
10 - 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the topping

14 - 2 cups (225 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
15 - 1 can (16.3 oz or 462 g) refrigerated flaky biscuits, 8 count
16 - 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, melted
17 - 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - Add the ground beef, onion, and bell pepper to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the beef, until the meat is browned and the vegetables are softened. Drain excess grease if needed.
03 - Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring often, until slightly thickened.
04 - Spread the sloppy joe filling evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the hot filling.
05 - Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces. Arrange the pieces over the cheese with small gaps between them, then brush the tops with melted butter.
06 - Bake for 22-26 minutes, until the filling is bubbling and the biscuit pieces are golden and cooked through in the center. Rest for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with parsley if using.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served hot after a 5-minute rest.
02 - For a sweeter filling, add 1 extra tablespoon brown sugar.
03 - For a spicier version, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or a few dashes of hot sauce.

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