Sloppy Joe Casserole

Name: Sloppy Joe Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef (at least 90% lean); 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup); 1 green bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup); 2 ribs celery, diced (about 3/4 cup); 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 1/2 teaspoons); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce; 1/4 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons yellow mustard; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (3 oz); 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers Buttermilk Biscuits (8 Count)

Prep time:20 min
Total time:55 min
Ingredients:15
Servings:8

By Edited by MandyUpdated 12/19/2025

Sloppy Joe Casserole

Prep time:20 min
Total time:55 min
Ingredients:15
Servings:8
Calories per serving:

Craving the taste of a classic sloppy joe, but without the mess? Look no further! Our Sloppy Joe Casserole takes everything you love about the iconic sandwich and transforms it into a comforting, easy-to-make dish. We've updated the recipe based on your feedback, increasing the meat for a heartier filling and perfecting the cook time. Golden, crisp biscuits top a rich, flavorful sloppy joe base, making it a guaranteed family favorite. Get dinner on the table fast with this simple, satisfying casserole.

Recipe Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make Sloppy Joe Casserole.

Ground Beef: You want 2 lb of 90% lean ground beef here–just enough fat to help cook the vegetables. The meat will get coated in sauce, so no need for extra fat to lend moisture.

Tomato Sauce: Use a whole can of tomato sauce (don’t confuse it with tomato puree). If you can’t find a 15 oz can, use just under 2 cups of sauce.

Sharp Cheddar Cheese: We added cheese to really take this casserole over the top. It adds a lot of gooey texture and flavor, but you can omit it if you prefer no cheese.

Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers Buttermilk Biscuits: We love Flaky Layers Biscuits for a light, delicate biscuit topping.

Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, salt, tomato paste, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, paprika.

How to Make Sloppy Joe Casserole

Here’s a sneak peek at how to make Sloppy Joe Casserole. Follow the recipe for details!

1. Cook Beef and Vegetables

Cook the beef and vegetables to brown beef and soften vegetables.

2. Add Sauce Ingredients and Cheese

Add the sauces, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, mustard, and seasonings; simmer to combine the flavors. Stir in the cheese and pour the mixture into prepared casserole dish.

3. Prepare the Biscuits

Pop open the can and separate the biscuits. Pull each biscuit apart to separate it into 2 equal pieces for 16 total biscuit rounds.

4. Assemble, Bake, and Serve

Lay the biscuits on top of the filling in a shingle pattern, overlapping them slightly to cover the entire top of the casserole. Bake until filling is bubbly and biscuits are golden.

How to Store (and Reheat) Sloppy Joe Casserole

This one feeds a crowd! If you have leftovers, here’s how to store and reheat them.

Refrigerator

Store any leftover casserole in an airtight food storage container or covered tightly with foil in the baking dish in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Refrigerate any leftovers within 2 hours of serving.

We don’t recommend freezing this casserole as the biscuit dough will become soggy.

Reheating

Reheat casserole in the baking dish, or transfer from a food storage container to a baking dish. Cover loosely with foil and heat in a 325°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated to 165°F (use a food thermometer). Uncover for the last 5 minutes of cooking to re-crisp the biscuit dough.