Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 12 oz biscuits, quartered
- ¾ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 ½ tsp mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ⅓ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional Add‑Ons:
- ¼ cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Lightly grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef, breaking it up, for 5–7 minutes until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in ketchup, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Let the mixture simmer for 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- While sauce simmers, cut biscuits into quarters.
- In a mixing bowl, gently combine the sloppy joe mixture and biscuit pieces, coating the biscuits in sauce.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake for 28–30 minutes, until the biscuits are golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving to help it set and make serving easier.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Swap or mix different cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for variation.
- Stir in diced onions, mushrooms, or bell peppers for extra texture and nutrition.
- Add a pinch of chili flakes or hot sauce for heat.
- A dash of BBQ sauce adds a smoky layer of flavor.
- To prep ahead: cook the meat mixture first, refrigerate, then assemble and bake when ready.
- If you don’t have biscuits, you can use crescent roll dough or cubed bread—though the texture will differ.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole / Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American Comfort
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: Approx. 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
