Description
Sloppy Joe Bubble Up Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make comfort dish that combines savory ground beef cooked with onions and green peppers, simmered in tangy sloppy joe sauce, all baked with flaky biscuit dough and topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a hearty family meal, this casserole offers the classic sloppy joe flavors in a fun, shareable format that’s ready in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
Sauces and Condiments
- 1 can (15 oz) sloppy joe sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sautéing)
Baking Components
- 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough, cut into quarters
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking during baking.
- Cook Beef and Vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the ground beef, diced onion, and green bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and vegetables are softened, approximately 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat to keep the dish less greasy.
- Add Sauce and Season: Stir in the sloppy joe sauce into the beef mixture. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences, mixing thoroughly to combine all flavors.
- Prepare Biscuit Dough: Arrange the quartered biscuit dough evenly in the bottom of the prepared greased baking dish to form the base layer of the casserole.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the sloppy joe beef mixture evenly over the biscuit dough, making sure all pieces are well-coated with the sauce and beef mixture.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole to create a cheesy crust when baked.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Bake until the biscuit dough is golden brown and fully cooked, and the cheese on top is bubbling and slightly browned.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. This allows the casserole to set and makes it easier to portion.
Notes
- You can substitute the sloppy joe sauce with homemade sauce if preferred.
- Try adding other vegetables such as diced mushrooms or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- For a lighter option, use lean ground turkey instead of beef.
- If you don’t have refrigerated biscuit dough, you can use homemade biscuit dough but adjust baking times accordingly.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
