Sloppy Joes Casserole

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A fun twist on a classic meal, this Sloppy Joes Casserole is a hearty family dinner that will satisfy your comfort food cravings.

freezer bag with pasta, meat sauce with vegetables and a bag of shredded cheese and a photo of the pasta with melted cheese on top in a bowl

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A close-up of Sloppy Joes Casserole served in a colorful blue bowl. The dish features rotini pasta, ground beef, diced onions, and green peppers, all coated in a tangy tomato-based sauce and topped with melted, gooey cheddar cheese. The cheese is perfectly melted and stretchy, adding a comforting, cheesy finish.

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“Without chili sauce and chili powder for us, very nice and full meal, we enjoy it with a salad” – Marianne, Freezer Meals 101 Club Member

Sloppy Joes Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. rotini pasta
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef browned and cooled
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 15 oz. tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. chili sauce
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
rotini pasta, green peppers, meat, and onions in a red sauce in a bag with a bag of shredded cheese stapled to it

Assembly instructions:

  • Undercook the pasta by 2 minutes and drain.
  • Put the cheese in a medium bag.
  • Put cooked, cooled pasta and other ingredients in a large resealable freezer bag.
  • Staple together above the seal.
  • Freeze.

Cooking instructions:

  • Thaw.
  • Put the large bag of contents in a greased casserole dish.
  • Top with cheese.
  • Bake uncovered at 375° for 20-25 minutes.
a collage of photos of a pasta and meat sauce being in a clear bag, then in a casserole dish, then having shredded cheese on top, then the cheese is melted

How to Serve Sloppy Joes Casserole

This dish can be paired with some delicious side options to make a full meal. Some of these could include our make-ahead garlic bread or cornbread muffins, roasted vegetables, a garden salad or coleslaw, or steamed broccoli.

How to Store Sloppy Joes Casserole

This casserole can be kept in a food storage container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. I would not refreeze it, or your noodles will become mushy when you thaw them. You can take any leftovers with you to work for lunch, or kids can take them in warm containers for school.

Check out some of our other easy dinner ideas for this week, including our Easy Tuna Casserole, Stuffed Peppers Casserole, or change things up with our Pizza Soup recipe.

A close-up of Sloppy Joes Casserole served in a colorful blue bowl. The dish features rotini pasta, ground beef, diced onions, and green peppers, all coated in a tangy tomato-based sauce and topped with melted, gooey cheddar cheese. The cheese is perfectly melted and stretchy, adding a comforting, cheesy finish.
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Sloppy Joes Casserole
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Servings: 6
Calories: 407 kcal
Ingredients
  • 8 oz. rotini pasta
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef browned and cooled
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 15 oz. tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. chili sauce
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
Assembly instructions:
  1. Undercook pasta by 2 minutes and drain.
  2. Put cheese in medium bag.
  3. Put cooked, cooled pasta and other ingredients in large resealable freezer bag.
  4. Staple together above the seal.
  5. Freeze.
Cooking instructions:
  1. Thaw.
  2. Put large bag contents in a greased casserole dish.
  3. Top with cheese.
  4. Bake uncovered at 375° for 20-25 minutes.

Sharla is a busy mom of 7 who is passionate about sharing her best secret to saving time, money, and stress… freezer meals. Read more…