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Sloppy Joe Cornbread Skillet Casserole
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large oven-safe skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 package (8.5 ounces) cornbread mix
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
  • Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for 3 minutes until the onion softens.
  • Add the tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Stir well and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cornbread mix, egg, and milk. Stir until the batter is just blended.
  • Pour the cornbread batter evenly over the beef mixture in the skillet. Spread it gently with a spoon.
  • Transfer the skillet to a 400°F oven. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Bake for 5 more minutes until the cheese melts and the cornbread turns golden.

Notes

Let the skillet rest for 5 minutes after baking so the layers set before slicing. If you want to make it ahead, cook the beef filling the night before and store it in the fridge. Reheat the filling in the skillet, add the fresh cornbread batter, and finish in the oven. Use a mild cheddar to keep the flavor balanced with the sweet cornbread.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Large oven-safe skillet, Mixing bowl, Measuring cups