Sloppy Joe Casserole
A hearty Sloppy Joe casserole featuring ground beef, farfalle pasta, and corn in a cheesy Manwich sauce, topped with melted cheddar. Perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Equipment
- 1 large high-walled skillet for cooking beef and sauce
- 1 9x13 inch casserole dish lightly greased
- 1 oven preheated to 375°F
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 85% lean
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1 15.5 oz can Manwich sauce
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes undrained
- 3/4 lb uncooked farfalle pasta
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese cubed
- 1 cup corn frozen or drained
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook and crumble the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
- Add the diced onions and cook 5 minutes more until beef is browned and onions softened, then drain grease.
- Stir in the Manwich sauce, chicken broth, and undrained diced tomatoes, then bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the uncooked farfalle pasta and stir to combine. Cover and boil gently until pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in the corn, then add Velveeta cheese cubes. Cover and let cheese melt, stirring gently to combine.
- Transfer the mixture to a lightly greased 9x13 inch casserole dish.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese, cover, and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove cover and serve warm, ideally with cornbread.
Notes
- Assemble casserole in advance; refrigerate covered up to 3 days.
- Allow to sit at room temp 30 minutes before baking at 350°F for 25 minutes.
- Substitute penne or other pasta, adjusting cooking times accordingly.
- For more sauce, increase pasta to 1 lb.