Crock Pot Sloppy Joe Casserole

Crock Pot Sloppy Joe Casserole is the ultimate easy comfort food your family is going to crave all week long. With just a few pantry staples and a slow cooker, you’ll have a cheesy, beefy casserole that’s packed with flavor, and no need to boil the pasta first!

This is one of those recipes we keep in our back pocket for busy weeknights. It’s cozy, nostalgic, and tastes like something mom would’ve made, but even easier. We especially love how the noodles cook right in the Crock Pot, soaking up all that sloppy joe goodness.

If you love this hearty casserole, you’ll also want to try our Spicy Lasagna Soup, Pasta Alla Vodka, or this hearty Slow Cooker Taco Pasta, they’re all easy, family-friendly dinners that deliver big on flavor.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• No pre-cooking the pasta: Toss it in dry, and let the Crock Pot do all the work.
• One pot meal: Fewer dishes and a super easy cleanup.
• Perfect for busy nights: Just 10 minutes of prep, then let it cook while you handle life.
• Kid-friendly flavors: Think cheesy, beefy, tangy, and satisfying.

Ingredients

We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

This recipe calls for ground beef, a mix of onion and green bell pepper for that classic sloppy joe flavor, and a couple of pantry heroes, Sloppy Joe sauce and cheddar cheese soup. The dry pasta cooks right in the Crock Pot, absorbing all that bold, cheesy goodness. We finish it with shredded cheddar for the melty, gooey top everyone loves.

Variations

• Use ground turkey or chicken: Lighten things up without losing flavor.
• Swap the cheese: Try Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack for a little kick.
• Add spice: A dash of hot sauce or chili flakes brings heat.
• Mix in veggies: Mushrooms, zucchini, or corn all work great here.

Instructions

This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

1. Brown the ground beef on the stove. Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until veggies are tender.

2. Add uncooked pasta to the Crock Pot, followed by Sloppy Joe sauce and cheddar soup. Stir in the meat mixture and combine gently.

3. Cook on high for 1.5 hours.

4. In the last 15–30 minutes, stir in some cheese and top with the rest.

Expert Tips

• Use a liner in your Crock Pot for easy cleanup.
• Don’t skip stirring at the end, it helps melt the cheese and finish the noodles.
• Let the casserole sit 5–10 minutes before serving to thicken.
• Make it ahead and reheat the next day, it tastes even better!

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Crock Pot Sloppy Joe Casserole

This Crock Pot Sloppy Joe Casserole is a cheesy, beefy one-pot meal made with ground beef, pasta, Sloppy Joe sauce, and melty cheddar. It’s perfect for weeknights.

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5 from 6 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 913kcal

Equipment

• Crock Pot or slow cooker
• large skillet
• Wooden spoon
• Knife
• Cutting board

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds ground beef
• 1 yellow onion chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic minced
• 16 ounces Rotini noodles or pasta of choice
• 30 ounces Sloppy Joe sauce
• 10 ounces Campbell’s Cheddar Soup
• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

• In a large stovetop pan, cook the ground beef over medium heat until almost browned.
• When the beef is about to turn brown, add in the onions, bell pepper, and minced garlic.
• Cook the beef and veggie mixture until the meat is cooked fully through and the onions and peppers are tender.
• While the meat is cooking, add the dry, uncooked pasta noodles to the bottom of the Crockpot or slow cooker.
• Pour the two cans of Sloppy Joe sauce over the dry noodles in the pan.
• Add the Campbell’s cheddar cheese soup as well to the slow cooker.
• Add the meat and vegetable mixture. Stir everything together carefully (so as to not break the noodles up) and ensure everything is coated.
• Cook the mixture for 1.5 hours on high. Near the end of the cooking time (15-30 minutes before it’s done), stir in a half cup of cheese and top with the remaining cheese.
• The casserole is done when the noodles are al dente.
• Serve warm and enjoy!

Disclaimer

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 913kcal | Carbohydrates: 122g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1963mg | Potassium: 1103mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 4mg