Sloppy Joe Casserole
A hearty pasta casserole with seasoned ground beef, creamy Velveeta cheese, and melted Colby Jack topped with fresh parsley for garnish. Quick, kid-friendly meal perfect for weeknights.
Equipment
- 1 9x13-inch baking dish
- 1 large skillet
- 1 large pot
- 1 colander
- 1 wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ small onion diced
- 2 cans 24 oz each Manwich sloppy joe sauce
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese cubed
- 1 pound corkscrew pasta cooked
- 1 cup hand-shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with diced onion until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in the two cans of Manwich sloppy joe sauce and the cubed Velveeta cheese; cook until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
- Add the cooked corkscrew pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the sauce mixture.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake in the oven on the center rack for 15 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 2 to 4 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Using canned sloppy joe sauce simplifies prep time.
- Velveeta creates a creamy, smooth sauce texture.
- Hand-shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded.
- This dish is kid-friendly and works well for weeknight dinners.
- Leftovers reheat well for lunches the next day.