Sloppy Joe and Mashed Potato Casserole

Name: Sloppy Joe and Mashed Potato Casserole for Two
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground turkey or ground beef; 1/2 bell pepper, diced; 1/2 red onion, diced; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup barbecue sauce; 1 tbsp yellow mustard; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 cups mashed potatoes, prepared

A two-serving casserole combining seasoned ground beef sloppy joe filling with a creamy mashed potato topping, baked until golden brown. This comfort dish bridges two classics in one easy bake.

🌍American 🏷️Casserole 🏷️Sloppy joe 🏷️Mashed potatoes 🏷️Ground beef Ground turkey

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🏷️Comfort food

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Total

30 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$23–$38

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Ingredients

1/2 lb ground turkey or ground beef
1/2 bell pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 cups mashed potatoes, prepared

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Instructions

1
In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground turkey or beef, breaking it up with a spatula.
2
Drain any excess grease from the pan.
3
Add the diced bell pepper and red onion to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.
4
Season the mixture with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
5
Stir in the ketchup, barbecue sauce, yellow mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until everything is well combined.
6
Transfer the sloppy joe mixture to an 8x8 inch baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
7
Top the meat layer with the prepared mashed potatoes, spreading them evenly to cover the entire surface.
8
Optionally, use a fork to create a decorative pattern on top of the mashed potatoes.
9
Bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 15 minutes.
10
For a golden-brown top, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
11
Let cool slightly before serving.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Brown the ground meat fully before adding sauce—this prevents a watery filling and improves flavor concentration.
Let the sloppy joe mixture cool slightly before topping with mashed potatoes to prevent the potatoes from sliding off.
Use a spatula to gently spread mashed potatoes in an even layer for uniform browning and better presentation.
Cover the casserole with foil for the first 15 minutes if the potato topping browns too quickly.

Substitutions

Ground beef → Ground turkey (leaner, same cooking time)
Barbecue sauce → Worcestershire sauce plus ketchup (1 tbsp + 3/4 cup ketchup)
Yellow mustard → Dijon mustard (sharper flavor, use same amount)
Bell pepper and red onion → 1/2 cup diced celery and onion (classic sloppy joe base)