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Sloppy Joe Casserole

This Sloppy Joe Casserole has ground beef and noodles smothered in a cheesy Manwich sauce with corn and diced tomatoes. Just prepare the filling in ONE POT, transfer to a casserole dish, top with cheese, and bake!

For a more traditional spin, try my Homemade Sloppy Joes, and don’t forget a side of cornbread!

Sloppy joe casserole in a casserole dish with a spoon scooping it up.

Sloppy Joe Casserole

Guys, this recipe can’t get any better. It’s SO easy, made with pantry ingredients, budget-friendly, doubles as a ONE POT recipe, and can be made 3 days ahead of time. (Bonus: It also makes a great freezer meal.)

Are you sold?! Let’s get into it.

How to Make Sloppy Joe Casserole

See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.

Brown ground beef, add diced onions. Drain excess grease.

Add Manwich sauce, undrained diced tomatoes, and chicken broth.

Bring to a gentle boil, add farfalle pasta. Gently boil for 15 minutes, until al dente.

Ground Beef in a pot with sauce and pasta added showing how to make sloppy joe casserole

Reduce heat to low. Stir in corn. Add cubed Velveeta, replace lid to allow it to melt. Use a silicone spatula to gently stir to combine. 

Cooked pasta noodles in sloppy joe sauce with cheese being added to make sloppy joe casserole

PRO TIP: You can top the pasta with cheese and replace the lid until the cheese is melted and pasta is cooked to your liking. From here, you can serve it as a One Pot meal.

Otherwise, transfer to a casserole dish.

Sloppy Joe Casserole Filling in a pot and in a casserole dish.

Top with cheese. Cover and bake at 375° F for 15 minutes. Serve!

Sloppy Joe Casserole with cheese on top before and after being baked.

One Pot Method

For an easy One Pot approach, don’t transfer to a casserole dish. Instead, sprinkle cheese on top of the pasta once it’s completely cooked through. Place the lid on top and allow the cheese to melt, then serve!

Make-Ahead Method

  • Assemble the casserole and top with cheese. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • Allow it to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

A spoon full of sloppy joe casserole in a casserole dish.

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A close up view of pasta in a sloppy joe sauce in a casserole dish.

Sloppy Joe Casserole

4.94 from 64 ratings
This Sloppy Joe Casserole Recipe is loaded with juicy ground beef and noodles smothered in a cheesy Manwich sauce with tomatoes and corn!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef, 85% lean
  • ½ cup onions, diced
  • 1 15.5 oz can Manwich sauce
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes, *not* drained
  • ¾ pound farfalle pasta, uncooked
  • 8 oz. Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 1 cup corn, frozen or drained from a can
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar, shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Cook and crumble the ground beef in a large, high-walled skillet pot over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the onions and cook for 5 more minutes, or until the beef is brown and the onions are softened. Drain grease.
  • Add liquids: Manwich sauce, chicken broth, and undrained diced tomatoes.
  • Bring to a gentle boil, then add the pasta and stir to combine.
  • Cover and let it boil gently until al dente. Stir a few times throughout to ensure the pasta doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot. Add a few extra minutes than what’s indicated on the box since we are boiling gently. Taste-test a noodle before proceeding.
  • Reduce heat to low. Stir in the corn. Add the cubed Velveeta and place the cover on the pot to allow it to melt. Lift the cover and gently stir to combine.
  • Transfer to a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch casserole dish.
  • Top with shredded cheddar.
  • Cover and bake for 15 minutes. Remove cover and serve with cornbread!

Notes

Make Ahead Method:
  • Assemble the casserole and top with cheese. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • Allow it to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

A variety of pastas can be used in this recipe, refer to box for approximate cooking times as compared to farfalle pasta and adjust as needed. Penne makes a great sub.

You can use a whole pound of pasta, I just prefer extra sauce.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 663kcal, Carbohydrates: 61g, Protein: 38g, Fat: 30g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Cholesterol: 99mg, Sodium: 1599mg, Potassium: 998mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 1119IU, Vitamin C: 19mg, Calcium: 485mg, Iron: 4mg
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210 comments on “Sloppy Joe Casserole”

  1. I SHALL find out my family’s decision.  Prepared this today, first time.  Smells very nice.  Side: mashed cauliflower. 

  2. Are you supposed to cook the pasta separately then add?  

  3. Can I use cream of chicken instead of chicken broth

    • Hi Haley, unfortunately that wouldn’t work as a substitution as the consistency is very different. Beef broth can be used as a substitute, however.

  4. A wonderful dish for a busy summer evening.

  5. I don’t have any velveeta or chicken broth. Is there any substitute recommendations?

  6. Tonight was my first time making this and it was so GOOD! My family loved it, even my picky-eater of a child. Definitely will be making this again!

    • I’m so happy this was a hit Sabrina! It’s great seeing the picky eaters approve! My daughter is soooo picky but she loves this one. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment!❤️

  7. This was so yummy! All my kids loved it, even the one who doesn’t like sloppy joes! ha! Definitely will add it to my rotation! : )

  8. Very quick & easy to make, budget friendly, and tasty. Approved by my picky 8 year old, which is a huge deal! Only complaint which is just a matter of my own personal taste is that it feels like it needs a bit of spice, so I may play around with that next time, or just top my portion with sriracha. Baked it right in the Dutch oven to use one less dish, worked perfectly. 

  9. Can you make this an put in the fridge or freezer for later??? 

    • Yup! 🙂 Make-Ahead Method:
      -Assemble the casserole and top with cheese. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
      -Allow it to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

  10. Beyond yummy! This has become my family’s favorite meal! Image one change… I used Rotel tomatoes and chilies instead of diced tomatoes and it was phenomenal. I can’t wait to tryout  more recipes! 

    • I’m so happy you and the family liked it Stephanie!😃 I love how kid friendly this one is. I can’t wait for you to try out some other meals. Enjoy! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review!

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