Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole (Print Version)
Savory ground beef with sweet cornbread topping makes a cozy, family-friendly baked dish ready in under an hour.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 ½ pounds ground beef
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1 onion, finely chopped
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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3 tablespoons yellow mustard
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¾ cup ketchup
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¼ cup water, plus more if needed
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon pepper
→ Cornbread Topping
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1 Jiffy corn muffin mix, 8oz packet
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⅓ cup milk
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 egg
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Once browned, drain any excess fat.
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Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet with the beef, cooking until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, ketchup, water, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture simmer for approximately 5 minutes until it thickens slightly. Add more water if needed to reach the desired consistency.
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Combine the corn muffin mix, milk, vegetable oil, and egg in a mixing bowl. Stir just until the ingredients are incorporated; the batter will be slightly lumpy. Set this aside.
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Spread the sloppy joe mixture evenly in a greased 9x9-inch baking dish. Pour the cornbread batter over the top, spreading it out to cover the beef mixture.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and fully cooked.
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Immediately sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the casserole as soon as it comes out of the oven, allowing it to melt over the cornbread.
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Let the casserole rest for a few minutes before serving to make it easier to cut and serve.