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Sloppy Joe Style Ground Turkey Casserole

Sloppy Joe Style Ground Turkey Casserole That's Pure Comfort

Savor the Sloppy Joe Style Ground Turkey Casserole, a quick and nourishing one-skillet meal that delights the whole family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 8 oz Elbow Noodles or any small pasta shape
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil can substitute with avocado oil
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey or ground chicken/beef
  • 2 cups Cooked Cauliflower Rice can omit for a traditional dish
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper or green bell pepper
  • 1 medium Chopped Yellow Onion or white/sweet onion
  • 1 cup Chopped Carrots can replace with diced zucchini or corn
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh preferred, or garlic powder
  • 15 oz Tomato Sauce or crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar substitute with maple syrup or coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce can swap with a vegan alternative
  • 1 tsp Dry Mustard or ground/yellow mustard
  • to taste Salt essential for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper essential for seasoning
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese can use Monterey Jack or mozzarella

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet
  • large pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cook the elbow noodles according to the package directions until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté ground turkey until lightly browned, about 4–5 minutes.
  4. Add cauliflower rice, red bell pepper, onion, carrots, and garlic; sauté for 5–7 minutes until veggies soften.
  5. Stir in tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Add the cooked elbow noodles to the skillet, stirring gently to combine.
  7. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top and bake for 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, then serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This casserole is meal prep-friendly, storing well in the fridge for up to three days, or freezing for a month.

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