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Beef Sloppy Joes

Irresistibly Cheesy Beef Sloppy Joes for Comfort Food Lovers

Delicious Beef Sloppy Joes with a twist of macaroni and cheddar, perfect for busy weeknights and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or ground turkey/chicken for a lighter option
  • 1 medium Chopped Onion or shallots for milder taste
  • 1 medium Chopped Green Bell Pepper or red/yellow peppers for a sweeter profile
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Ketchup homemade or sugar-free versions can be used
  • ¼ cup Barbecue Sauce your favorite brand or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce omit for vegetarian option
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar or honey/maple syrup as substitute
For the Creamy Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or Monterey Jack/dairy-free alternative
For the Macaroni
  • 2 cups Cooked Macaroni or gluten-free pasta
For Serving
  • 4 pieces Beef Hamburger Buns whole wheat or brioche optional

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Wooden Spoon
  • toaster

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef for about 7–10 minutes, breaking it into small pieces. Drain any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion and chopped green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for about 5–7 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the ketchup, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar into the mixture. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
  4. Gently fold in the cooked macaroni, ensuring it's well-coated. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
  5. Toast the hamburger buns until lightly golden brown.
  6. Spoon the Beef Sloppy Joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun and top with shredded cheddar cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a fun twist, consider serving the mixture in mini slider buns or letting guests build their own Sloppy Joes.

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