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!
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- 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.
Laura J says
Oh I would love to try the Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sandwiches! Those would be a huge hit with my family!
Janet W. says
I'd like to try the No Alarm Chili recipe!
Ashley Outland says
I would like to try the Sweet and Savory Saucy Meatballs!
rondah says
I'd like meatball hoagies
Leidy says
I would like to try the Baked Sloppy Joe Cups. I think my family would enjoy them!
Margaret Smith says
I would like to try the Sloppy Joe Biscuit Casserole
Joy Q says
I would like to try the Hero Joe
Cassandra Eastman says
I'd love to make the Saucy Meatloaf!
Adrienne gordon says
The baked sloppy joe cups look good.
Geoff K says
The Turkey Sloppy Joe Cornbread Bake looks amazing!
Tricia G says
The baked sloppy joe cups!
Meghan Malicoat says
The Savory Chicken and Pasta Skillet sounds really good. I would love to try it.
Kathy Hanley says
I would like to try the No Alarm Turkey Chili.
lori clark says
I would want to try the meatball hoagies!
angie says
Tangy Sweet Pork Chops
Chelsey says
I would love to try the Hawaiian Pizza on the Grill!
Tari Lawson says
I would like to try the Manwich® Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sandwiches.
Amy Pratt says
I want to try the ChuckWagon Beef and Bean Skillet.
Terry Maigi says
The meatball hoagies look really good!
Tracy Pryor says
I'd like to try the Meatball Hoagies.
nickie says
I'd like to try the meatball hoagies
Ricardo says
Are you kidding me?! I'd love to try any of them, particularly ones where the container that holds the food is also edible! My favorite right now is the Stress-Free Picadillo.... I eat Picadillo in my sleep.
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
Sloppy joe biscuit casserole sound good.
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harolde says
No Alarm Chili sounds good.
Debbi Wellenstein says
I'd like to try the No Alarm Chili.