Pioneer Woman Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe

This easy Pioneer Woman Sloppy Joe Casserole is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for busy nights. With savoury ground beef, a sweet and spicy sauce, and soft slider rolls, it’s a quick and simple meal everyone will love. You can easily customize it with common ingredients for a delicious twist!

Ingredients Needed

• 4 tbsp butter, divided
• 2 large carrots, peeled and grated
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups ketchup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• 2 cups beef stock
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• Hot sauce, optional
• 12 slider rolls (from a 12-16oz package)
• 1 tsp everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds

How To Make Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add the grated carrots, diced onion, and bell pepper, and cook for about 4 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Cook the Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Continue cooking for 5-7 minutes until the beef is browned. If there’s excess fat or liquid, drain it off.
4. Prepare the Sauce: Add the ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, dry mustard, beef stock, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine, then simmer for 3-5 minutes. Add hot sauce to taste if you like a bit of heat.
5. Assemble the Casserole: Transfer the beef mixture to a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
6. Add the Slider Rolls: Melt the remaining 2 tbsp butter. Place the slider rolls (with tops and bottoms together) on top of the beef mixture. Brush the tops of the rolls with the melted butter and sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds.
7. Bake the Casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, until the tops of the buns are golden and toasted.

Recipe Tips

• Drain Excess Fat: After cooking the ground beef, be sure to drain off any excess fat to avoid a greasy casserole. This will help the sauce stay rich without being overly oily.
• Toast the Rolls: To get the slider rolls extra crispy on top, brush them with melted butter before baking. This adds a lovely golden texture and flavour to the casserole.
• Adjust the Spice: If you like things spicy, feel free to add more chili powder or a few dashes of hot sauce to the beef mixture. Start small and taste as you go!
• Use Fresh Vegetables: Fresh carrots, onions, and bell peppers will give the casserole more flavour and texture than frozen or pre-chopped vegetables. Grate the carrots finely for a smoother texture.
• Make Ahead: You can prepare the beef mixture ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to two days. When you’re ready, just assemble the casserole and bake!

How To Store & Reheat Leftovers

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers sloppy joe casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: After cooling, freeze leftovers sloppy joe casserole in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat.
• Reheating: Reheat leftovers sloppy joe casserole in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes until heated through, or microwave for 2 minutes, stirring in between, until hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 6 servings per recipe)

• Calories: 583
• Total Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 9g
• Cholesterol: 105mg
• Sodium: 852mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 54g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 8g
• Protein: 43g

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