Description
A comforting mashup of savory, tangy Sloppy Joe beef topped with a fluffy, golden-brown cornbread crust. Perfect for weeknight dinners and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Brown the ground beef and onions in a large skillet over medium-high heat; drain excess fat.
- Stir in tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir in buttermilk, egg, and melted butter until just combined (do not overmix).
- Spread the cornbread batter over the beef layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American