Sloppy Joe Casserole
This SLOPPY JOE CASSEROLE is an easy dinner recipe that the entire family will love. Homemade sloppy joe meat topped with tater tots and cheese then baked to perfection.
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Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole
This family friendly casserole is perfect for a weeknight meal. A simple homemade sloppy Joe base with onions and green peppers is topped with tater tots. Then just bake until the tots are browned, sprinkle with cheese, melt then serve.
Whether you’re planning a weeknight dinner, meal prepping for the week, or bringing a dish to a potluck, this casserole delivers big flavor with minimal fuss.
This casserole takes everything you love about the classic sandwich and transforms it into a cozy, crowd-pleasing baked dish. It’s flexible, affordable, and incredibly satisfying. The perfect addition to your comfort food rotation.
INGREDIENT OPTIONS:
- Ground turkey can be subbed for the ground beef for a slightly healthier version.
- Use your preferred onions or peppers. Red, yellow or orange bell peppers work great.
- Use your preferred shredded cheese. I like shredded cheddar or shredded Colby/jack cheese.
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SLOPPY JOE CASSEROLE
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ⅔ cup beef broth
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons yellow mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 32 ounce bag of tater tots
- 1 ½ cups cheddar or Colby/jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Lightly spray 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the onion and bell pepper for 4-5 minutes or until they soften.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes or until the beef is browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add the tomato paste and garlic. Cook 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add the broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spread the sloppy joe sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Top with a single layer of tater tots and bake for 25 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the top. Bake for another 5-10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Yes, assemble the casserole (without baking), cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake when ready to serve.
Ground turkey or even ground chicken works well. You may want to add a little extra seasoning since poultry is milder in flavor.
Stored in an airtight container, Sloppy Joe Casserole will last 3–4 days in the refrigerator.
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Nicole Harris is the recipe creator behind WonkyWonderful, sharing fast, budget-friendly meals for busy families. Since 2012 she’s been developing 30-minute dinners, kid-approved favorites, and holiday dishes with flair - all with real ingredients and no fuss. She grew up stretching simple pantry staples into something delicious, and that shows up in every recipe: easy, affordable, and full of flavor. Read more...
