Sloppy Joe Casserole
Sloppy Joe casserole is a new way to enjoy this classic sandwich. Ground beef and veggies are simmered in tomato sauce, then topped with slider rolls and baked.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp.butter, divided
- 2 largecarrots, peeled and grated
- ½onion, diced
- 1green bell pepper
- 5 clovesgarlic, minced
- 2 ½ lb.ground beef
- 1 ½ c.ketchup
- 2 tbsp.brown sugar
- 2 tsp.chili powder
- 1 tsp.dry mustard
- 2 c.beef stock
- 2 tbsp.tomato paste
- 2 tbsp.worcerstershire sauce
- 1 ½ tsp.salt
- ½ tsp.ground black pepper
- hot sauce, optional
- 12slider rolls, from 1, 12-16oz. package
- 1 tsp.everything bagel seasoning, or sesame seeds
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- 2
Place 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet and place over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the carrot, onion and green bell pepper and cook until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute. Add the ground beef, breaking up into little pieces with a wooden spoon, and cook until no pink pieces remain, 5-7 minutes. If a lot of liquid or fat remain in the skillet, drain most and discard.
- 3
Add the ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, dry mustard, beef stock, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Stir to combine and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Add hot sauce if desired. Transfer the mixture to a 9-by-13-inch casserole dish.
- 4
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Nestle the slider rolls (tops and bottoms together) into the sloppy joe mixture and brush all over with the melted butter. Sprinkle the tops all over with everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the tops of the buns are toasty. Serve in serving bowls immediately.