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Sloppy Joe Casserole
Skip the bun in this Sloppy Joe Casserole made with pasta, a saucy ground beef mixture, and shredded cheese. You'll enjoy all of the incredible flavors of a sloppy joe sandwich in casserole form for an easy weeknight meal the whole family will love!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 456 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces whole wheat or protein pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 sweet onion finely diced
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 15 ounces tomato sauce one can
- 1 cup sugar-free spicy or classic ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF.
- Cook the 12 ounces whole wheat or protein pasta in salted water according to package timing. Once done, reserve 1 cup of water then drain the pasta and place it in a baking dish.
- Cook the 1 pound lean ground beef in a deep skillet over medium heat. Once no longer pink, stir in the chopped 1 sweet onion and the 2-3 garlic cloves (minced). Continue to cook until it starts to brown.
- Add the 15 ounces tomato sauce, 1 cup sugar-free spicy or classic ketchup, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, and Kosher salt and pepper. Allow the sauce to boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
- Add in the pasta water and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Pour this sauce over the pasta in the baking dish.
- Top with 1 cup cheddar cheese and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbly.
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Notes
- Storing leftovers: Once cool, cover the dish with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for 3-5 days.
- To reheat: Rewarm individual servings in the microwave for about 1-2 minutes or until warmed through.
- You may use ground turkey instead of ground beef.
- Use any shredded cheese of your choice.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
456kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
1296mg
(54%)
Potassium
794mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
703IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
193mg
(19%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 456kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1296mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 794mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 703IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 193mg | 19% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.