Sloppy Joe Biscuits

These sloppy joe biscuits are a quick, fun twist on a classic comfort food! They’re ready in about 45 minutes and make a perfect weeknight dinner or party appetizer that everyone will love.

Easy Sloppy Joe Biscuits Recipe

• An easy hand-held twist on classic sloppy joes that comes together in about 45 minutes.
• Savory, tangy beef filling baked in golden biscuits for a flavor-packed, family-friendly meal.

Ingredients for Sloppy Joe Biscuits

• Yellow Onion: Adds a sweet, savory base flavor to the filling. White onion works well, too.
• Green Bell Pepper: Gives the filling a bit of crunch and freshness. Red, yellow, or orange bell peppers can be substituted.
• Garlic: Fresh garlic adds depth and savory flavor. Garlic powder can be used in a pinch.
• Tomato Paste: Adds depth to the tomato flavor and thickens the sauce slightly.
• Ground Beef: 85/15 is ideal for a balance of flavor and juiciness. Ground turkey or chicken can be used as a leaner option, but it won’t have quite as much flavor.
• Tomato Sauce: Creates the saucy base for the sloppy joe mixture.
• Ketchup: Adds a touch of sweetness and tang.
• Brown Sugar: Balances the acidity of the tomatoes and enhances sweetness.
• Worcestershire Sauce: Provides a savory umami flavor.
• Yellow Mustard: Adds a mild tangy flavor to balance the sweetness.
• Refrigerated Biscuit Dough: The flaky biscuit cups are the perfect vessel for the filling.

How to Make Sloppy Joe Biscuits

Sauté the aromatics and brown the beef. Sauté onion, green pepper, and a couple of pinches of salt and pepper in a large pan with olive oil. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook for about 20 seconds until fragrant. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it’s fully cooked through.

Make the sauce. Stir in tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and a couple more pinches of salt and pepper. Simmer over medium to medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes until slightly thickened.

Assemble the biscuit cups. While the meat mixture simmers, press each biscuit into a greased muffin tin to form a cup shape. Scoop the sloppy joe mixture into the biscuit cups.

Bake the biscuits. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the biscuits are golden and cooked through.

Finish and serve. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, garnish with green onions, and serve warm.

Tips for Making Sloppy Joe Biscuits

• Don’t overfill the biscuit cups; they need room to puff up as they bake.
• Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or hot sauce if you want a little heat.
• Make them mini! Use smaller biscuit dough pieces in mini muffin tins for bite-sized party appetizers.
• Depending on the size of your muffin tin wells, you may have some leftover sloppy joe mixture. You can use another can of refrigerated biscuits to make more sloppy joe cups, or you can grab some Fritos scoops and use them to shovel the sloppy joe mixture into your mouth while you stand over the pan of warm sloppy joe 😉

Make-Ahead Instructions

• Cook the sloppy joe filling up to two days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
• When ready to bake, heat the filling in a pan, then assemble and bake the biscuits as directed.

Storing Leftovers

• Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• The biscuits may soften slightly, but they’ll crisp up if you reheat them in the oven or air fryer.

Reheating Sloppy Joe Biscuits

• Reheat in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until warmed through.
• You can also reheat them in the air fryer at 350 degrees until warm.
• For a quick option, microwave in 30-second intervals, though the biscuits will be softer.

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