Description
Hearty sloppy joe biscuit casserole brings classic comfort to dinner tables with its rich, savory layers of ground beef and fluffy biscuit topping. Delicious simplicity meets homestyle cooking, making this dish a crowd-pleasing favorite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 12 ounces (340 grams) biscuits, cut into quarters
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) cheddar cheese, shredded
Sauce Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) ketchup
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water
- 3 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons mustard
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, cooking thoroughly until no pink remains, then drain away excess fat.
- Create the sloppy joe sauce by adding ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to the cooked meat.
- Allow the sauce to simmer and meld flavors for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the meat mixture to a mixing bowl and gently fold in quartered biscuits, ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the savory sauce.
- Spread the biscuit and meat mixture into the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 28-30 minutes, watching for golden-brown biscuits and completely melted cheese.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving the warm, comforting casserole.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of mustard or adding a dash of hot sauce for extra kick.
- For a leaner version, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef and opt for low-fat cheese.
- Prep ahead by cooking the meat mixture and storing it in the refrigerator, then assemble the casserole just before baking to save time.
- Enhance the flavor by sautéing diced onions and bell peppers with the ground meat before adding the sauce ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 368
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 68 mg