Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole
This Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole combines the flavors of a classic sloppy joe with a comforting cornbread topping. It’s a hearty and satisfying dish that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Dish:
- cooking spray
- 2 pounds ground chuck
- 2 cups finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 ½ cups ketchup
- 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cornbread Topping:
- 2 (8.5 ounce) packages corn muffin mix (such as Jiffy)
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Brown Ground Chuck: Preheat the oven and brown the ground chuck in a skillet.
- Add Vegetables and Sauce: Add onions, bell peppers, tomato paste, beef broth, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Prepare Cornbread Topping: Mix corn muffin mix, milk, baking powder, and eggs in a separate bowl.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the meat mixture into a baking dish, top with cornbread batter, and bake until golden brown.
Notes
- You can customize the level of sweetness and tanginess by adjusting the amount of brown sugar and mustard.
- Feel free to add your favorite toppings like shredded cheese or diced jalapenos before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: comfort food, casserole recipe, family dinner
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