Sloppy Joe Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 pound 80/20 ground beef
• 1 onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 1 bell pepper (chopped)
• salt (to taste)
• pepper (to taste)
• smoked paprika (to taste)
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• chili flakes (to taste, optional)
• 2-3 large potatoes (cubed)
• butter (to taste)
• salt (to taste, for mashing)
• ground black pepper (to taste, for mashing)
• sour cream (optional)
• heavy cream (optional)
• Parmesan cheese (grated, to taste)
• cheddar cheese (for topping)
• mozzarella cheese (for topping)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the ground beef in a large oven-safe skillet until browned.
3. Drain excess fat.
4. Add the onion and cook until translucent.
5. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
6. Stir in the bell pepper and cook for 3–4 minutes.
7. Season with salt, black pepper and smoked paprika.
8. Add the ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar.
9. Simmer for approximately 2 minutes.
10. Stir in parsley and chilli flakes, if using.
11. Boil the cubed potatoes in salted water for approximately 20 minutes.
12. Drain the potatoes.
13. Mash with butter, salt, black pepper, sour cream or cream and Parmesan.
14. Spread the mashed potatoes over the sloppy joe mixture.
15. Top with cheddar and mozzarella.
16. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until melted and crisp around the edges.
17. Rest for 15 minutes before serving.