Description
Sloppy Joe Squares offer a delicious twist on the classic sloppy joe sandwich. This easy-to-make baked dish features a flavorful ground beef mixture with onions, green bell peppers, and a tangy tomato sauce blend, all layered over a buttery crescent roll crust and topped with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering, these squares are hearty, cheesy, and sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Base and Topping
- 1 can (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to prepare for baking the Sloppy Joe Squares.
- Cook Meat and Vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef along with the finely chopped onion and green bell pepper until the beef is browned and the vegetables are tender. Drain any excess fat from the pan to keep the mixture from being greasy.
- Add Sauce and Seasonings: Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing it to heat through and thicken slightly, intensifying the flavors.
- Prepare Crescent Roll Crust: Roll out the refrigerated crescent roll dough into a 9×13 inch baking dish, pressing the seams together carefully to form a solid crust base for the sloppy joe filling.
- Assemble the Dish: Spread the prepared sloppy joe mixture evenly over the crescent roll crust in the baking dish. Then, evenly sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top to add a rich, cheesy finish.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. The casserole is ready when the cheese is fully melted and bubbly, and the crescent roll crust is golden brown around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool slightly for easier slicing. Then cut into 12 squares and serve warm for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- For extra heat, add diced jalapenos or a dash of hot sauce to the sloppy joe mixture before baking.
- Leftovers can be reheated easily in the oven or microwave for a quick meal.
- To keep it lower-carb, serve the sloppy joe meat mixture over baked zucchini slices or lettuce cups instead of using the crescent roll dough crust.
