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Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole

A square slice of sloppy joe cornbread casserole showing a layer of seasoned ground meat between two layers of golden cornbread.
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Make this easy, one-pan casserole that combines tangy Sloppy Joe filling with a simple, slightly sweet cornbread topping for a hearty weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (8.5 ounce) package cornbread mix (like Jiffy)
  • Ingredients listed on cornbread mix box (usually milk and eggs)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is soft. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce, water, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Pour the Sloppy Joe mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  5. Prepare the cornbread batter according to the package directions, using the specified amounts of milk and eggs.
  6. Pour the prepared cornbread batter directly over the Sloppy Joe mixture in the baking dish. Do not stir.
  7. If using cheese, sprinkle the shredded cheddar evenly over the cornbread batter.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

  • To prevent the cornbread from becoming soggy, pour the batter gently over the filling and avoid stirring them together.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the water with beef broth.
  • If you prefer a less sweet topping, reduce the brown sugar in the filling by one tablespoon.

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