Sloppy Joe Casserole

Sloppy Joe casserole made with ground beef and noodles in a savory sauce is an easy way to enjoy the components of Sloppy Joes in a cozy casserole.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 711 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• 1 cup ketchup
• cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn
• 1.5 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
• 2 cans tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook according to package directions for al dente. Drain.

Step 3

While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add beef and cook, stirring often to crumble, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. 

Step 4

Stir in onion, bell peppers, paprika, garlic powder, and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 4 minutes. 

Step 5

Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, and brown sugar; bring to a boil over medium-high. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. 

Step 6

Remove from heat, stir in cooked pasta, corn, and 3/4 cup of the cheese.

Step 7

Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray; transfer beef and pasta mixture into the dish. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 3/4 cup cheese.

Step 8

Bake in preheated oven until heated through and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.