Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 3 tsp light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • ground black pepper and sea salt (to taste)
  • 8.5 oz Jiffy cornbread mix (1 box)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup milk

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray an 8x8 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • Saute ground beef, onion, and bell pepper in a skillet over medium heat until the ground beef is browned and the onion is soft and translucent. Drain the excess fat/liquid.
  • To the ground beef mixture, add garlic powder, yellow mustard, ketchup, brown sugar, and salt and pepper to taste, along with 1⁄2 cup water. Mix thoroughly.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Transfer cooked sloppy joe mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
  • Whisk together cornbread mix, egg, and milk until combined. Spoon over the top of the sloppy joe mixture and carefully spread to cover the mixture.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cornbread is golden brown.