Our gorgeous cover mom, the lifestyle guru and host of PBS’ “Katie Brown Workshop,” Katie Brown has generously contributed a few great recipes for families. We’ll be unrolling all of Katie’s recipes over the next month, so stay tuned for even more easy and delicious ideas. We’re kicking it off with these filling and easy Sloppy Joe Casserole recipe: we have a feeling it will be a big hit with even the pickiest eaters. Enjoy! —
Ingredients
2 Onions
chopped
2 Garlic
cloves, minced
6 Grated
carrots
4
Tablespoons oil
2 pounds
lean ground beef
2 cups
ketchup
4
tablespoons molasses
1
tablespoon Chili Powder
1
tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2
tablespoons butter, melted
salt and
pepper to taste
4 cups
cheddar cheese, grated
1 package
Pre-made dinner roll dough
Sesame seeds
Get Cookin’
1.
Preheat oven to 375F. In a large skillet, heat oil and sauté onions,
garlic
and carrots until soft.
2. Add
ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in ketchup, molasses,
chili
powder, Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Gently
simmer for 15 minutes. Transfer to a 3 quart casserole dish and
sprinkle
with cheese.
4. Place
dinner rolls on top of cheese to cover casserole. Brush rolls with
some
melted butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake uncovered
until rolls are golden brown, about 25 minutes.