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Spatula lifting a warm Sloppy Joe Casserole portion showing wet meat and stretchy cheese.

Hearty Skillet Beef Bake

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
A hearty, comforting skillet-to-oven meal featuring savory ground beef in a rich tomato sauce, topped with toasted slider rolls and melted cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings:6 people
Course:Dinner
Cuisine:American
Calories:480kcal
Cost:$14
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Prevents sticking
  • 1 pound ground beef Provides a savory base
  • 1 medium yellow onion Chopped finely
  • 1 green bell pepper Seeds and ribs removed, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper Seeds and ribs removed, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic Finely chopped
  • ⅔ cup ketchup Builds the thick sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder Adds earthy warmth
  • 1 teaspoon dried mustard Provides a sharp tang
  • 1 can tomato sauce (8-ounce) Creates the rich liquid foundation
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef or chicken broth Thins the paste into a glaze
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Cuts the richness
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Adds deep umami notes
  • 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar Brings subtle sweetness
  • 8 sweet Hawaiian slider rolls Halved crosswise
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Melted, for brushing
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar Melts over the bread
  • Kosher salt To taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper To taste
  • Hot sauce Optional
  • Chopped fresh parsley Optional garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet For browning the meat
  • 1 2-quart baking dish For oven baking
  • 1 Wooden spoon For breaking up the beef
  • 1 Slotted spoon For transferring the meat

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil over medium-high heat and cook the beef with salt and pepper until it is fully crumbled and no longer pink.
    Wooden spoon stirring warm crumbled ground beef browning in a dark cast iron skillet.
  2. Sauté the onions, peppers, and garlic in the same skillet until softened, then stir in the ketchup, spices, and remaining liquids until thickened.
  3. Transfer the hot meat mixture to a baking dish and top it with the halved slider rolls arranged cut-side down.
    Hands pressing soft slider buns over a layer of wet ground beef mixture.
  4. Brush the bread with melted butter, sprinkle with cheddar, and bake at 375 degrees for fifteen minutes until the cheese melts.

Nutrition

Serving: 280g (1 slice)Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 26gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Slice the slider rolls in half crosswise and place them cut-side down to soak up the savory sauce while baking to a golden crisp.