Sloppy Joe Casserole

Prepare the sauce. In a medium bowl, combine ⅔ cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, ½ cup beef broth, ½ teaspoon mustard powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until smooth and well blended. Set aside.

Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add 1 diced bell pepper and 1 medium diced yellow onion, and sauté for 5–6 minutes, until softened and fragrant.

Add 1 pound of ground beef to the pepper-and-onion mixture. Cook, breaking it up as it browns, until no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat.

Add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and release their juices (about 4-5 minutes), then add 2 minced garlic cloves.

Stir 1 can of drained green beans into the skillet. Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

Add the prepared sauce to the skillet and stir until well combined. Continue cooking for a few minutes, until the sauce has slightly reduced and thickened.

Spread mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish.

Place frozen tater tots on the casserole in rows. Bake uncovered at 375°F for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Rotate the dish halfway through baking for even color.

Once cooked, let the casserole cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Enjoy!

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