Description
A hearty one-skillet dinner featuring savory sloppy joe beef filling topped with fluffy golden cornbread and melted cheddar cheese, baked together for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 box (8.5 oz) cornbread mix
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add the chopped onion, diced bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, tomato paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the beef mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornbread mix, egg, and milk until just combined.
- Pour the cornbread batter evenly over the beef mixture and gently spread to cover.
- Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving warm directly from the skillet.
Notes
Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
Add diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper for extra heat.
Mix Monterey Jack with cheddar for added richness.
Stir in corn kernels for added sweetness and texture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the microwave for 1–2 minutes or in a 350°F oven for 10–15 minutes.
Freeze portions for up to 2 months and thaw overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
