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Easy Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole: Hearty One-Pan Comfort Food

Close-up of a hearty slice of sloppy joe cornbread casserole showing the savory meat filling and golden, baked cornbread.
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Make this hearty Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole for a simple, budget-friendly weeknight meal. This one-pan dinner combines a savory, sweet, and tangy ground beef filling with a fluffy, golden cornbread topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
  • 1 (8.5 ounce) package corn muffin mix (like Jiffy)
  • Ingredients called for on the corn muffin mix box (usually milk and eggs)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and chopped onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. This is your savory sloppy joe filling.
  4. Spread the sloppy joe filling evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. If you are using cheese, sprinkle it evenly over the meat layer now.
  5. Prepare the corn muffin mix according to the package directions, using the liquid and eggs specified on the box. Do not overmix the batter.
  6. Pour the cornbread batter carefully over the meat layer, spreading it gently to cover the entire surface.
  7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before you cut and serve this easy ground beef casserole.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce with 1/2 cup of your favorite canned sloppy joe sauce (like Manwich).
  • To prevent the cornbread from getting soggy, make sure the meat filling is not too liquidy before topping it with the batter.
  • This recipe works well as a quick casserole for a crowd; simply double the ingredients and use a 9×13 inch pan or a 3-quart baking dish.

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