Description
A hearty, family-friendly comfort dish that layers sweet and tangy sloppy joe filling beneath a golden cornbread topping—perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (8.5 ounce) box cornbread mix (e.g., Jiffy)
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and green bell pepper, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in garlic, tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat.
- Pour the sloppy joe mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- In a bowl, prepare the cornbread mix according to package instructions by combining it with egg and milk. Stir until just combined.
- Carefully spread the cornbread batter over the meat mixture. Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, if using.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden and cooked through.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Add jalapeños for extra spice.
- Double the recipe for a larger crowd using a 9×13-inch pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg