This dish is called Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole. It is a comforting and flavorful meal that combines a savory Sloppy Joe-style ground beef mixture with a cheesy cornbread topping.
✅Ingredients
For the meat filling:
1 lb (450g) ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 small bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup tomato sauce
¼ cup ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp mustard
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp chili powder (optional)
For the cornbread topping:
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup milk
1 egg
¼ cup melted butter
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
✅Instructions
- Prepare the meat filling:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until softened.
Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, mustard, salt, black pepper, and chili powder (if using). Let it simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Prepare the cornbread batter:
In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Assemble the casserole:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Spread the beef mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
Pour the cornbread batter over the meat mixture and spread evenly. - Bake:
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and cooked through.
Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy your Sloppy Joe Cornbread Casserole!