Brown the Meat In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with diced onion and bell pepper. Cook until the meat is no longer pink—about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease. Don’t skip this step. Too much fat makes the casserole heavy.

Build the Sauce Stir in ketchup, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar, and seasonings. Simmer for 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened. You want it saucy—but not soupy. Think thick spoon-coating texture.

Transfer to Baking Dish Spread the sloppy joe mixture evenly into your prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half the cheese over the top.

Add the Biscuit Pieces Cut each biscuit into four pieces and scatter evenly across the top. Don’t press them down too much. Let them sit lightly on the filling. Top with remaining cheese.

Bake Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes. The biscuits should be golden brown and cooked through. If they’re browning too fast, tent loosely with foil. Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. It sets up slightly and slices cleaner. And that’s it. No complicated layering. No extra bowls.