Description
This Sloppy Joe Biscuit Casserole is a comforting and hearty one-dish meal that combines the classic flavors of sloppy joe meat with fluffy biscuit pieces and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for family dinners, this casserole is easy to prepare and bakes to golden, cheesy perfection in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Casserole
- 12 oz biscuits, cut into quarters
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by spraying it lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it’s no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once fully cooked, drain any excess fat from the skillet to keep the dish from being greasy.
- Prepare Sloppy Joe Mixture: To the cooked beef in the skillet, add ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Stir well to combine all ingredients and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors together and thicken slightly.
- Combine with Biscuits: Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the sloppy joe meat mixture to a medium bowl. Add the quartered biscuits into the bowl and gently toss until the biscuit pieces are evenly coated and combined with the meat mixture.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the biscuit and meat mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top to create a cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 28-30 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on the edges and the cheese has melted and started to bubble.
- Serve: Carefully remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving warm for a delicious, family-friendly meal.
Notes
- You can use store-bought biscuit dough or homemade biscuits cut into quarters.
- For a spicier version, add a dash of hot sauce or chopped jalapeños to the sloppy joe mixture.
- Make sure to drain excess fat after cooking the ground beef to prevent the casserole from becoming too greasy.
- If you prefer a thicker sloppy joe sauce, simmer it a little longer before combining with the biscuits.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
