Sloppy Joe Casserole
Nov 3, 2023 22:31:39 GMT -5
Post by maybetoday on Nov 3, 2023 22:31:39 GMT -5
Sloppy Joe Casserole
Prep 20minutes
Cook 25minutes
Total 45minutes
6 Sevings
Ingredients
▢8 ounces short pasta (such as rotini, bowtie or penne)
▢1 tablespoon olive oil
▢1 medium onion (diced)
▢1 medium bell pepper (diced)
▢1 pound ground beef
▢15 ounce tomato sauce (1 can)
▢¼ cup ketchup
▢1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
▢1 teaspoon garlic powder
▢1 teaspoon chili powder
▢salt and pepper (to taste)
▢2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). While it's heating up, boil your pasta according to package directions but slightly undercook it. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté until they start to soften.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart and cook until no pink remains. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and chili powder. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors together.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir it into the beef mixture. Season with salt and black pepper to your liking.
Transfer the beef and pasta mixture to a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Pop the casserole into the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Pasta Choice: You can substitute the penne or bowtie with other short pasta like elbow macaroni or rotini. Just remember to slightly undercook, as it will continue cooking in the oven.
Meat Variations: Ground turkey or chicken can be used as a leaner alternative to beef.
Spice It Up: If you prefer a bit more kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the beef mixture.
Balancing Acidity: If you find the tomato sauce too acidic, a teaspoon of sugar can be added to balance the flavors and reduce acidity.
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Perfect for reheating for a quick lunch or dinner!
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Prep 20minutes
Cook 25minutes
Total 45minutes
6 Sevings
Ingredients
▢8 ounces short pasta (such as rotini, bowtie or penne)
▢1 tablespoon olive oil
▢1 medium onion (diced)
▢1 medium bell pepper (diced)
▢1 pound ground beef
▢15 ounce tomato sauce (1 can)
▢¼ cup ketchup
▢1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
▢1 teaspoon garlic powder
▢1 teaspoon chili powder
▢salt and pepper (to taste)
▢2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). While it's heating up, boil your pasta according to package directions but slightly undercook it. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté until they start to soften.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart and cook until no pink remains. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and chili powder. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors together.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir it into the beef mixture. Season with salt and black pepper to your liking.
Transfer the beef and pasta mixture to a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Pop the casserole into the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Pasta Choice: You can substitute the penne or bowtie with other short pasta like elbow macaroni or rotini. Just remember to slightly undercook, as it will continue cooking in the oven.
Meat Variations: Ground turkey or chicken can be used as a leaner alternative to beef.
Spice It Up: If you prefer a bit more kick, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the beef mixture.
Balancing Acidity: If you find the tomato sauce too acidic, a teaspoon of sugar can be added to balance the flavors and reduce acidity.
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Perfect for reheating for a quick lunch or dinner!
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