Sloppy Joe Mac & Cheese
February 26, 2024
This easy recipe takes everything you love about Sloppy Joes and turns it into a weeknight-friendly pasta dish.
SERVINGS
2
PREP TIME
25 min
Ingredients
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2cups dry rotini (or any spiral-shaped pasta)
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1tablespoon vegetable oil
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¾cup diced onion
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1medium green bell pepper, diced (about ½ cup)
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2cloves garlic, minced
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½pound ground beef
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1cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
For the sauce
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¾cup tomato sauce
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2tablespoons dark brown sugar
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1tablespoon tomato paste
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2teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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½teaspoon kosher salt
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¼teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
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1
For the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together all the ingredients for the sauce and set aside.
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2
For the pasta and the remainder of the dish:Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
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3
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat up the vegetable oil. Add the onion, green bell pepper and garlic. Sauté until fragrant and softened, about 5 minutes.
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4
Add the ground beef to the skillet and break it up with your spatula or wooden spoon. Cook until ground beef is thoroughly cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
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5
Add the sauce to the skillet, then add the pasta (drained of excess water). Add the cheese on top. Turn the heat down to medium-low and toss the mixture until the cheese has melted and the ingredients are evenly coated and distributed throughout. Serve warm.
Recipe source: Taste and Tell