Sloppy Joe Biscuit Casserole

5 from 3 votes

Sweet and tangy sloppy joe filling topped with fluffy, golden biscuits and baked in one dish. It's a quick, family-friendly dinner that only needs 5 ingredients and about 30 minutes.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword sloppy joe biscuit bake, sloppy joe biscuit casserole, Sloppy Joe Casserole

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 40

Servings people

Calories 653kcal

Author Blair Lonergan

Equipment

2-quart baking dish

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 cup diced onion (about 1 small onion or ½ of a large onion)
1 (15 ounce) can Sloppy Joe sauce (such as Manwich)
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 (16.3 ounce) can refrigerated biscuits, quartered

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish (about 8-inch square) with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the beef and onion over medium-high heat until the beef is no longer pink and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off the excess grease.
Stir in the sloppy joe sauce and cook over low heat until warmed through.
Pour the hot beef mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Arrange the biscuit quarters in an even layer over the filling.
Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the biscuits are completely cooked through. This takes longer for the bottom half of the biscuit pieces, so check carefully before removing the dish from the oven. Cover the dish with foil after the first 15-20 minutes if the tops of the biscuits are getting too dark before the casserole is done. Let the dish stand for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Add the biscuits right before baking. If prepping ahead, keep the biscuit topping off until you're ready to put the dish in the oven.
Cover with foil if the biscuit tops start to brown before the dough is cooked through. Continue baking, covered, until done.
Bulk up the filling: Add diced green bell pepper, minced garlic, or canned corn to the skillet with the ground beef for a heartier casserole.
To serve a larger family: Double all ingredients and bake in a 9x13-inch dish. Baking time remains the same.
Cheese options: Sharp cheddar works great, but Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, or Monterey Jack are all good swaps.
Protein swaps: Ground turkey or ground chicken can be used in place of ground beef.
Make-ahead: Prepare the filling and transfer to the baking dish, topped with cheese. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, heat covered in a 400°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes until hot, then top with biscuits and bake uncovered for another 20-30 minutes.
Storage: Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Best enjoyed fresh; the biscuit topping will soften as it sits.

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