Dive into a delightful twist on a classic with our Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole! This hearty dish layers savory Sloppy Joe beef, bursting with its trademark tangy and sweet flavors, beneath a golden, fluffy cornbread topping. It’s the perfect fusion of comfort foods—ideal for cozy family dinners or a unique contribution to potlucks. Simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious, this casserole is sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your guests. Don’t miss out on making your weeknight dinners extra special with our mouthwatering recipe!
Estimated Cooking Time:
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
Serving Size: 12 servings
Ingredients:
- 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 1/2 cups ketchup
- 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 (8.5 ounce) packages corn muffin mix (such as Jiffy®)
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 large eggs
Cooking Instructions
- Step 1: Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add ground beef, and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up meat into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, until almost fully browned, about 4 minutes. Add onion and bell pepper, and cook over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until softened and tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Step 3: Stir in tomato paste; cook, stirring constantly, until tomato paste has slightly darkened in color, about 2 minutes. Stir in beef broth, using a spatula to scrape any browned bits from bottom of pan. Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper until fully combined. Bring to a boil over medium-high, and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and bubbles appear all over the surface, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat, and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Step 4: Whisk together corn muffin mix, milk, baking powder, and eggs in a medium bowl until fully combined; spoon in an even layer over sloppy Joe filling.
- Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven until cornbread is golden brown and a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 417 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 18g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium 830mg | 36% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 19g | |
| Protein 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin C 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium 130mg | 10% |
| Iron 4mg | 23% |
| Potassium 608mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
