# Not So Sloppy Sloppy Joe Casserole

A less sloppy take on the classic sloppy joe, made into a delicious casserole with cheese and Hawaiian rolls.

- Total time: 10 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- hot oiled pan
- wooden spatula
- bowl
- paper towel
- 2-quart baking dish
- pastry brush
- oven
- spatula
- plate
- fork

## 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).

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8rqkfUy/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8fd0c802-8ea0-4306-abf6-324876f1bbb2
- Extracted: 2025-06-25

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