This Manwich Casserole is brought to you by Manwich. All opinions are 100% mine.
This easy casserole recipe made with Manwich sauce, ground beef, boxed Spanish rice, shredded cheese, peppers and onions makes a great sloppy joe casserole that is so satisfying and budget friendly too!
We have all had those nights. Family members will be home late after a hectic day of work, school, activities, errands, etc. You know when they walk in the door they will be tired and half starved. On those nights, having a hearty and easily reheated meal ready for them, like this Manwich Sloppy Joe Rice Casserole, will be much appreciated.
Make it a full course meal by serving salad with Garlic Parmesan Ranch Dressing or some Pasta Frittata Muffins first and finishing the dinner with Coconut Bars or a Pear Tart.
The recipe features fresh vegetables and ground meat with Spanish rice and plenty of cheese, kicked up a notch with the addition of Manwich sauce. It certainly ads a nice sweet rich element to the dish.
This recipe is easy, but best for those evenings when dinner will be later as it needs some time in the oven. As the prep is simple, I still think it is a good weeknight meal though.
Manwich is available in three varieties – Manwich Original, Manwich Bold and Manwich Thick & Chunky. I used the original in this recipe, since I was avoiding making this particular recipe spicy and the vegetables were already adding chunkiness. You could use whichever one you prefer though. Any one of them will provided a big boost of flavor to the meal.
More Casseroles!
- If you have leftover chicken and need a quick meal, try my Chicken Broccoli Cheese Casserole it is super easy to prepare.
- On those days you don't want to run the oven, my Crock Pot Pizza Casserole is a great solution the entire family will love.
- My Eggplant Casserole is one of my very favorite meatless casseroles. A proven winner.
- My Hamburger Rice Casserole recipe is a classic that is so versatile and perfect for leftovers.
- If you or your guests are watching carbs, try this Keto Jalapeno Popper Chicken Rice Casserole. It is both spicy and creamy.
- My Crock Pot Tuna Casserole recipe is a simple and convenient twist on the classic.
Manwich Casserole
Ingredients
- ½ tbs olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion peeled & chopped
- 2 cubanelle peppers cored & chopped
- 1 large sweet red pepper cored & chopped
- 1 pound ground meat of your choice I used ground chicken
- 1 box of Spanish rice
- 1 can of Manwich Original sauce
- 2 cups of water
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place oil in large skillet over med-high heat. Once hot add the onions and peppers. Saute for 6-7 minutes, until peppers are starting to soften. Add the ground meat and saute until the meat is cooked.
- Add the rice & seasoning from Spanish rice box, Manwich and 1 cup of water. Stir well.
- Pour into a large (3 qt) casserole or lasagne pan. Stir in 2 cups of the shredded cheddar and the remaining water.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil stir and bake an additional 40-45 minutes.
- Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese on top and bake 5 minutes to melt and slightly crisp cheese.
- Allow to rest at least 10 minutes before serving.
Lisa Brown says
i want to try the Stress-Free Turkey Picadillo recipe
Elena says
I like the sausage dip
steven weber says
I like the sloppy joe dip the best.
courtney b says
i would go with a meatball hogie!!
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Julie Wood says
I love Manwich and I want to make the Sloppy Joe Slider Pull Aparts! They look delicious!!
Amanda Sakovitz says
I want to try the meatball hoagies
Mary Happymommy says
The turkey stroganoff looks good.
Thomas Murphy says
I want to try the Sloppy Joe's Tacos
Stephanie says
i want the Stress-Free Turkey Picadillo recipe
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I Want To Try The Baked Sloppy Joe Cups Recipe!
Betsy Barnes says
It is really hard to pick just one of these great Manwich recipes. The one I would most want to make first is the Turkey 'Stroganoff', looks so yummy over noodles 🙂
David says
I like the recipe for the beef and bean chuckwagon skillet.
Jessica To says
I would like to try the Sloppy Joe Slider Pull Aparts.
Susan Christy says
I want to try the Saucy Baked Chicken. Looks delicious!
Tabathia B says
The no alarm turkey chili
Kelly D says
I would like the Sloppy Joe Biscuit Casserole recipe.
Emily Smith says
The Sloppy Joe Dip
CR Williams says
Would love to try Tangy Sweet Pork Chops
shelly peterson says
There are so many good ones to choose from, I would like to try the Sloppy Joe Macaroni Skillet recipe.
Nataly Carbonell says
I'd like to try the Party Sausage Dip!
tammy shelton says
I would like to try the Saucy Meatloaf.
amy pugmire says
I would love to make the Sloppy Joe Slider Pull Aparts
Madonna says
I like the Sloppy Joe Slider Pull Aparts. I dont know why but I am loving sliders of all sorts lately.
Dara Nix says
Other than the recipe above (which I am pinning to make one day), I also want to make the recipe for Stress-Free Picadillo!
Cálaeb Temple says
i like the turkey stragnoff.