Description

This Crockpot Sloppy Joe Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that combines the classic flavors of sloppy joes with cheesy pasta, all cooked conveniently in a slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights, it features ground beef simmered with onions and bell peppers, mixed with sloppy joe sauce and cheddar cheese soup, then layered with pasta and shredded cheese for a creamy, savory casserole.

Ingredients

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Meat and Vegetables

1 pound ground beef
1 yellow onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced

Other Ingredients

30 ounce can sloppy joe sauce
10.5 ounce can cheddar cheese soup
16 ounce box pasta
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, divided

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Instructions

Brown the meat and vegetables: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef along with the diced onions and green bell peppers until the beef is browned and vegetables are softened. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drain any excess grease to prevent greasiness in your casserole.
Combine ingredients in crockpot: Transfer the cooked meat and vegetable mixture to your crockpot. Add the pasta, sloppy joe sauce, and cheddar cheese soup. Stir everything well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Cook and add cheese: Set the crockpot to high and cook for 1 hour. After this time, stir in 1/2 cup of shredded cheese, then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes until the pasta is tender and the cheese has melted into a creamy topping.
Serve and enjoy: Once fully cooked, give the casserole a final stir if desired, scoop onto plates, and serve warm for a delicious, easy meal.

Notes

Drain the grease after browning the beef to keep the casserole from being too oily.
If you prefer, you can use different types of pasta such as penne or rotini, just adjust cooking time as needed.
For a milder flavor, reduce the amount of garlic powder or omit the bell pepper.
This casserole can be prepared a day ahead and reheated for convenience.
Use low-sodium sloppy joe sauce and cheese soup to reduce sodium content if desired.