Description
This Sloppy Joe Casserole is a hearty and comforting twist on the classic Sloppy Joe sandwich, combining ground beef, vegetables, and a savory tomato-based sauce topped with crescent roll dough and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a quick family dinner, this casserole is baked to golden perfection, delivering a satisfying blend of flavors and textures in about 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Cook the beef and vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef along with the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook until the beef is fully browned and the vegetables are tender.
- Mix in seasoning and sauce: Add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir thoroughly to combine all the ingredients into a flavorful mixture.
- Prepare the casserole dish: Grease a casserole dish lightly and spread the beef mixture evenly inside.
- Add crescent dough topping: Unroll the crescent roll dough and carefully lay it over the beef mixture to cover it completely.
- Sprinkle cheese: Evenly sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the crescent roll dough layer.
- Bake the casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crescent roll dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the beef mixture.
- If crescent roll dough is unavailable, puff pastry can be used as an alternative.
- Make sure the skillet is not too hot when cooking the vegetables to avoid burning.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
