Not So Sloppy Sloppy Joe Casserole

10m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add ground beef to a hot oiled pan.
  2. 2Break up the ground beef.
  3. 3Season the beef with salt and pepper.
  4. 4Brown the beef.
  5. 5Transfer the browned beef to a bowl and set it aside.
  6. 6Remove most of the grease from the pan.
  7. 7Add a diced onion to the pan.
  8. 8Add one chopped red bell pepper.
  9. 9Add one chopped green bell pepper.
  10. 10Add two minced garlic cloves.
  11. 11Stir the vegetables and sauté them until soft.
  12. 12Add two-thirds cup of ketchup to the vegetables.
  13. 13Add more salt and pepper.
  14. 14Stir in the ketchup and spices, cooking for a few minutes.
  15. 15Add a tablespoon of chili powder.
  16. 16Add a teaspoon of dried mustard.
  17. 17Stir the spices in quickly.
  18. 18Add one 8-ounce can of tomato sauce.
  19. 19Add two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar.
  20. 20Add two teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce.
  21. 21Add two teaspoons of dark brown sugar.
  22. 22Add one cup of beef broth.
  23. 23Stir all the ingredients together.
  24. 24Add the browned beef back into the pan.
  25. 25Mix the beef to incorporate it beautifully.
  26. 26Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart baking dish.
  27. 27Grab a Hawaiian roll and cut it in half.
  28. 28Place each half face down on top of the mixture.
  29. 29Continue placing Hawaiian roll halves until the whole dish is covered.
  30. 30Brush all the rolls with melted butter.
  31. 31Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the rolls.
  32. 32Press down gently on the rolls.
  33. 33Throw the whole thing in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the rolls are toasted.
  34. 34If you have parsley, throw it on top to make it look fancy.
  35. 35Grab a spatula, cut out a piece, and put it on a plate.
  36. 36Grab a fork, scoop up a big bite.
  37. 37Enjoy the sloppy joe casserole.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1 diced onion
  • 1 chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 0.66 cups ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried mustard
  • 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 12 Hawaiian rolls
  • melted butter
  • shredded cheese
  • parsley

Equipment

hot oiled panwooden spatulabowlpaper towel2-quart baking dishpastry brushovenspatulaplatefork

Tips

  • Sauté vegetables until happy with softness.
  • Cook meat mixture to incorporate beautifully before transferring to baking dish.
  • Brush rolls with melted butter.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheese on top if you have it.
  • Add parsley to make it look fancy.
  • This is a less sloppy sloppy joe, which is important for staying clean, fresh, and smelling nice for your lady (or whoever motivates you to be better).