Description
This Sloppy Joe Casserole with Manwich is a comforting and hearty family dinner that combines savory ground beef cooked in classic Manwich sauce with mixed vegetables, topped with cheesy biscuits baked to golden perfection. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) Manwich Sloppy Joe sauce
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (like corn, peas, carrots)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough or 6 large biscuits
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking your casserole.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil and brown the ground beef, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Drain any excess grease to keep the casserole from becoming too greasy.
- Add Sauce and Vegetables: Stir in the Manwich Sloppy Joe sauce and frozen mixed vegetables into the skillet. Cook for an additional 3–4 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly and the flavors to combine well.
- Season the Mixture: Season the beef and vegetable mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper according to your taste preferences, mixing thoroughly.
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Transfer the meat and vegetable mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Spread it evenly to create an even base layer for the casserole.
- Add Cheese and Biscuit Topping: Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the meat mixture. Next, place pieces of biscuit dough or arrange the whole biscuits on top of the cheese layer. Finally, sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the biscuits.
- Bake the Casserole: Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and fully cooked through, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to set. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired for a fresh touch.
Notes
- For added flavor, sauté diced onions and bell peppers with the beef during the browning step.
- You can substitute crescent roll dough for biscuits if you prefer a flakier topping.
- Add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the meat mixture for a spicy kick.
