Sloppy Joe Casserole

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Like sloppy Joes? Then you'll love this sloppy Joe casserole recipe. This kid-friendly dinner has the classic sloppy Joe flavors kids love, while parents will like all the veggies that are packed in to make it a healthy meal.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups whole-wheat elbow noodles (10 ounces)

  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola or avocado

  • 1 pound ground turkey

  • 2 ½ cups riced cauliflower

  • 2 cups chopped red bell peppers

  • 1 ½ cups chopped yellow onions

  • 1 cup grated carrots

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce

  • 1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Cook 2 ¼ cups pasta according to package directions. Drain; set aside.

  2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add 1 pound turkey; cook, stirring to crumble, until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add 2 ½ cups cauliflower, 2 cups bell peppers, 1 ½ cups onions, 1 cup carrots and 5 minced cloves garlic; cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add 1 can tomato sauce, 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire, 2 teaspoons mustard, 1 ¼ teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.

  3. Stir the cooked pasta into the turkey mixture; sprinkle evenly with 1 cup cheese. Bake until the cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2019; updated February 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

481 Calories
16g Fat
58g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 1/4 cups
Calories 481
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 58g 21%
Dietary Fiber 9g 33%
Total Sugars 13g
Added Sugars 3g 6%
Protein 30g 60%
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Vitamin A 5169IU 103%
Vitamin C 91mg 101%
Folate 73mcg 18%
Sodium 639mg 28%
Calcium 196mg 15%
Iron 5mg 27%
Magnesium 99mg 24%
Potassium 761mg 16%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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