Description
Sloppy Joe Casserole with Dinner Rolls brings classic comfort to family dinner tables. Hearty ground beef mingles with tangy sauce and pillowy rolls, creating a crowd-pleasing meal you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound ground chuck
Vegetables:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced (1 ½ cups)
- 1 medium-size green bell pepper, diced (1 cup)
- 2 small garlic cloves, grated (about 1 teaspoon)
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes (from 1 14.5-ounce can)
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
Topping:
- 4 ounces pre-shredded Cheddar cheese (about 1 cup)
- 1 12-ounce package Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls (such as King’s Hawaiian), each roll split in half
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400°F (204°C), preparing a large oven-proof skillet for the culinary journey ahead.
- Drizzle of oil into the skillet over medium-high heat, then introduce ground beef seasoned with of salt.
- Cook the beef, breaking it into crumbles and stirring periodically, until it achieves a rich, golden-brown color and is thoroughly cooked, approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
- Transfer the beef to a paper towel-lined plate, carefully discarding any excess drippings from the skillet.
- Introduce the remaining oil into the skillet, then add diced onions, chopped bell peppers, and an additional of salt.
- Sauté the vegetables over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until they become tender and slightly translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic and allow it to release its aromatic essence for roughly 30 seconds.
- Blend in diced tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, Worcestershire sauce, and chili powder with the cooked beef and remaining salt.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it meld together for 3 minutes, developing rich flavors.
- Remove the skillet from heat and generously sprinkle shredded Cheddar cheese across the surface.
- Arrange dinner rolls in an overlapping pattern across the top of the beef mixture.
- Brush the rolls with melted butter to ensure a golden, glossy finish.
- Slide the skillet into the preheated oven and bake until the rolls are warmed through and the cheese melts completely, approximately 10 minutes.
Notes
- Meal Prep Magic: Efficiently brown ground beef and veggies in the same skillet to minimize cleanup and maximize flavor development.
- Cheese and Rolls Tip: Shingle dinner rolls strategically across the top for a golden, crispy bread layer that soaks up the delicious Sloppy Joe sauce.
- Sauce Balancing: Combine tangy ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce to create a complex, rich flavor profile that elevates the classic Sloppy Joe taste.
- Temperature Control: Simmer the beef and sauce mixture briefly to meld flavors and reduce excess liquid before topping with cheese and rolls.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Prepare the beef and sauce mixture in advance, then assemble and bake just before serving for a quick weeknight dinner.
- One-Skillet Wonder: Use an oven-proof skillet to streamline cooking and reduce dish washing, making this recipe both delicious and convenient.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 434 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg