5 from 36 votes
Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe
Sloppy Joe Casserole combines ground beef, finely chopped onion, cavatappi pasta, and a richly flavored tomato-based sauce made with tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. The dish simmers until the pasta is tender and the sauce is thickened. Topping options include shredded cheddar cheese, hot sauce, and fresh parsley garnish, resulting in a comforting, hearty casserole that blends savory, sweet, and tangy flavors.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
servings (1 cup each)
Calories:
510 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (see note 1)
- 1 small onion finely chopped (see note 2)
- 1 pound cavatappi pasta or other small pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth or water
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (see note 3)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (see note 4)
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard (see note 5)
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 2 cups cheddar cheese for serving, optional, shredded
- hot sauce for serving, optional
- 2 tablespoons parsley for garnish, optional, fresh, minced
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add beef and onion and stir to combine. Cook until the meat is mostly browned, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
- To the pot with the drained beef, add pasta, chicken broth, tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, white vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and dried mustard. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered until pasta is tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper). Serve with cheddar cheese and hot sauce if desired and garnish with fresh parsley.
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Notes
- Ground turkey or venison can replace ground beef for a leaner alternative.
- Add finely chopped celery and green bell pepper with the onion for extra vegetable flavor.
- Brown sugar is optional; omit if you prefer less sweetness in the sauce.
- Worcestershire sauce can be substituted with soy sauce if needed.
- Instead of dried mustard, prepared yellow or Dijon mustard can be used in equal amounts.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 4 days; reheat thoroughly before serving.
- This recipe makes over 8 cups, sufficient for around 8 servings at 1 cup each.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 cup
Calories
510kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
961mg
(40%)
Potassium
486mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
571IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
240mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings (1 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 510
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cup | |
| Calories | 510kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 961mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 486mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 571IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 240mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.