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    Sloppy Joe Casserole

    Published on January 21, 2019 - Updated on May 4, 2022 by Chef Rodney - 19 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This sloppy joe casserole recipe is the perfect comfort food. This easy to make casserole can be had in only 1 hour.
    Sloppy Joe Casserole

    I absolutely love this Sloppy Joe Casserole recipe. The combination of the veggies, the beef, cheese and the penne pasta is spot on. I found the meat to have a little sweetness to it, but some of my guests did not find it sweet at all.

    Go figure! Maybe just the combination of the brown sugar and corn with the ground beef gave it the sweetness. Regardless this is one fabulous casserole recipe.

    Sloppy Joe Casserole

    The only reason I am calling this a Sloppy Joe Casserole is that it shares many of the same ingredients as a traditional Sloppy Joe Sandwich recipe except made in a casserole dish. I love bread but I need to keep those carbs in check so I prefer to make a sloppy joe casserole sans bread.

    sloppy joe

    You can check out my Sloppy Joes Sandwich or my Bacon Beer & Cheese Sloppy Joe Sandwich recipe for comparison. Or even better, check out my wife's favorite Sloppy Joe Turkey Skillet recipe. A must try if you prefer healthier white meat over beef.

    sloppy joe casserole recipe

    One of the surprise ingredients in this Sloppy Joe Casserole recipe is corn. The corn adds a little sweetness as well as a nice texture. I was almost tempted to add some chopped bacon (because we all know that everything tastes better with bacon) but this dish did not need any help.

    Sloppy Joe Casserole

    Ever wonder how Sloppy Joe got its name? Then check out this interesting article on Wikipedia. I love to know the history of some of the recipes I publish. Even if you don't care about the origins of sloppy joe recipes, you must give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

    Sloppy Joe Casserole

    💭 Recipe Variation

    As far as the cheese is concerned, the Colby Jack Cheese really compliments this dish. But if you don't have any on hand or not in the mood to make a grocery run just for some Colby Jack cheese, you can substitute with mozzarella or Cheddar Cheese.

    Sloppy Joe Casserole

    I'm not sure why this recipe has become such a popular recipe of mine. I know it tastes great and a hit with everyone but what is the attraction? The flavor? The simplicity of it? I guess it doesn't matter. You must give this recipe a try!

    🐄 How to Handle Raw Beef

    Thaw raw ground beef on a plate on the lowest shelf of the refrigerator, to avoid dripping onto other foods.
    Keep raw and ready-to-eat meats separate.
    Wash hands thoroughly before and after handling raw ground beef. Wash cutting boards, bowls, and utensils used to prepare raw ground beef with hot soapy water and rinse well.
    Use separate plates to carry raw ground beef patties to the cooking area and cooked patties to the serving area.
    Use a Thermometer to ensure Ground Beef Reaches the Safely Cooked Internal Temperature of 160°F.

    For more great recipes like this one, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Sloppy Joe Biscuit Bake
    • Bacon Beer & Cheese Sloppy Joe Sandwich
    • Sloppy Joe Turkey Skillet
    • Chicken Potato Salad
    • Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes Sandwiches

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Sloppy Joe Casserole recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Ground Beef, Yellow Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Red Bell Pepper, Garlic Clove, Petite Diced Tomatoes, Ketchup, Light Brown Sugar, Yellow Mustard, Frozen Corn, Penne Pasta, Colby Jack Cheese and Salt & Pepper.

    🥣 How to make Sloppy Joe Casserole

    Heat a little olive oil a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic until the beef is browned and crumbly. Drain and discard grease.
    Stir tomatoes, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper into ground beef mixture; reduce heat and simmer until heated through.
    Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook corn in the boiling water until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
    Bring another large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook al dente according to directions on the package. Drain and set aside.
    Add corn, pasta, and cheese to the ground beef mixture. Mix well. Pour into a 9 x 13 baking dish.
    Bake for about 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

    Sloppy Joe Casserole

    Sloppy Joe Casserole

    This sloppy joe casserole recipe is the perfect comfort food. This easy to make casserole can be had in only 1 hour.
    3.89 from 90 votes
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    Prep Time 45 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 548 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 lbs Ground Beef
    • 1 Small Yellow Onion, Chopped
    • 1 Green Bell Pepper, Chopped
    • 1 Red Bell Pepper, Chopped
    • 1 Clove Garlic, Chopped
    • 14 oz Petite Diced Tomatoes
    • 1 Cup Ketchup
    • 1 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Yellow Mustard
    • 2 Cups Frozen Corn
    • 16 oz Penne Pasta
    • 8 oz Colby Jack Cheese, Shredded
    • Salt and Pepper, To Taste
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • Heat a little olive oil a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic until the beef is browned and crumbly. Drain and discard grease.
    • Stir tomatoes, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper into ground beef mixture; reduce heat and simmer until heated through.
    • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook corn in the boiling water until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
    • Bring another large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook al dente according to directions on package. Drain and set aside.
    • Add corn, pasta, and cheese to ground beef mixture. Mix well. Pour into a 9 x 13 baking dish.
    • Bake for about 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 548kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 598mgPotassium: 671mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1025IUVitamin C: 38.5mgCalcium: 218mgIron: 3mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    Reader Interactions

    19 Comments

    1. Sonia

      February 12, 2019 at 1:37 pm

      OMG this is fantastic. Easy to make, I recommend this recipe. Everyone should try it and kids will love it too.
      Thank you for this amazing dish!

      Reply
      • Chef Rodney

        February 12, 2019 at 2:28 pm

        Thank you! It's one of my favs as well.

        Reply
    2. Linda

      March 20, 2019 at 11:08 am

      Do you think I can use the no boil penne? Do you think there is enough liquid to cook them in the oven? Sounds awesome!

      Reply
      • Chef Rodney

        March 20, 2019 at 11:24 am

        Great question. Unfortunately I've never used no-boil pasta before. But if it's just like boil pasta I don't see why it wouldn't turn out the same. The meat mixture is wet so I think you should be fine. If you do try it, come back and let us know how it turns out!

        Reply
    3. Shirley

      March 27, 2019 at 11:24 am

      This was an awesome recipe. Thank you so much for sharing it. It was such a hit and all my family loved it.

      Reply
      • Chef Rodney

        March 27, 2019 at 12:04 pm

        Glad you liked it! Thanks for letting us know!

        Reply
    4. Sue

      April 23, 2019 at 12:57 pm

      I have been making a very similar casserole for 40 years. I use the Manwich Sandwich Sauce in a can, but otherwise, it's the same! I'm sure yours is better being homemade, but the canned is great when you're in a hurry!

      Reply
      • Chef Rodney

        April 23, 2019 at 5:51 pm

        That is a great tip! Thanks for sharing. I have to try that next time I am in a hurry.

        Reply
        • Lorna

          October 23, 2019 at 7:39 am

          If you use manwich sandwich sauce what do you leave out the can of tomatoes and do I still use theeverything else thanks

          Reply
          • Chef Rodney

            October 23, 2019 at 2:02 pm

            I've never used manwich but if it's "wet" enough you should be able to leave out the tomatoes and ketchup. You just want to make sure the meat is not too dry. If you try it let me know how it turns out!

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            • Sue

              October 24, 2019 at 5:56 am

              Yes, leave out any of the ingredients for sloppy joes- tomatoes, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard. It's just a quicker way to make this recipe. It's very good!

    5. Nancy

      April 28, 2019 at 1:36 pm

      I feel like the pan should have been larger than a 9x13 and the casserole wasn’t very warm after the 20 minute baking time Should I have covered it??

      Reply
      • Chef Rodney

        April 30, 2019 at 8:48 am

        Sorry to hear you had trouble making this recipe. I've made this dish many times without the issue you describe. I know many others as well. Might be something unique to your setup. That being said, if you do leave it in longer, I would strongly suggest you cover it with foil towards the ends of the process so you don't burn up the cheese.

        Reply
    6. carole bradford

      August 07, 2019 at 1:24 pm

      can I freeze this.

      Reply
      • Chef Rodney

        August 07, 2019 at 6:52 pm

        I would not recommend it. Freezing cooked noodles will make them like mush when they are thawed out.

        Reply
    7. Lori

      September 18, 2019 at 11:21 am

      Turned out very good! Only I didn't cook the pasta or corn first I just added 1/2 cup water and covered with foil and cooked it for about 50-55 minutes then uncovered and added cheese and cooked for 10 minutes more. Turned out perfect! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Chef Rodney

        September 18, 2019 at 2:13 pm

        Great! Thanks for sharing your method!

        Reply
    8. Beverly

      August 01, 2020 at 4:36 pm

      This was very good and very easy to make. My family likes a lot of sauce so the next time I would either use less noodles or double the sauce. Also I will save some of the cheese to sprinkle on top or just add a little extra on top just for presentation! I will definitely make it again!

      Reply
      • Chef Rodney

        August 06, 2020 at 3:51 pm

        Thanks for the feedback! Still one of my favorite casseroles to make.

        Reply

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