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Cheesy Sloppy Joe Macaroni Casserole

Tara Noland
A great make ahead casserole that will be ready when you are on busy nights. It is pure comfort food with all the flavors of a great Sloppy Joe.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 -8 servings

Ingredients
 

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 4 tsp. finely chopped garlic
  • 1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
  • 2- 14 oz. cans tomato sauce
  • 1 small can 5.5 oz. tomato paste
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 2 tsp. Kosher salt or salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 Tbps. brown sugar
  • 12 oz. macaroni cooked in salted water according to package
  • 2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Pour the olive oil into a large skillet and on medium heat saute the beef until browned. Add in the peppers, onions and garlic and cook until tender.
  • Preheat oven to 400F. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl stir the tomato sauce with the tomato paste along with the chili powder, cumin, beef broth, vinegar, Worcestershire, and brown sugar. Stir to combine. Add into the beef mixture when cooked. Let simmer on low heat to thicken for about 5-10 min. Add in the pasta and stir well. Place the mixture in a 9x13" pan and sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Bake for 20 min. or until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese is melted.
  • The uncooked casserole can be made ahead of time and frozen or covered and refrigerated. If frozen thaw. The baking time will have to be increased if the casserole is cold, probably by 10-15 min.
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