Sloppy Joe And Macaroni Recipe

Name: Sloppy Joe And Macaroni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; One 15-ounce can tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons EVOO; 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80-to-85-percent lean); Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 cup beef broth; 12 ounces elbow macaroni with ridges; 2 cups shredded yellow Cheddar; 1/2 cup chopped crisp deli-style dill pickles

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons EVOO
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80-to-85-percent lean)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup beef broth
12 ounces elbow macaroni with ridges
2 cups shredded yellow Cheddar
1/2 cup chopped crisp deli-style dill pickles

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Combine the brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and tomato sauce in a small bowl. Heat the EVOO in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until well browned. Season with salt and lots of pepper. Add the garlic, bell peppers and onions and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Pour the tomato mixture over the beef, add the beef broth and stir until well combined. Simmer until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, cook the macaroni in a large pot of salted boiling water until not quite tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and add to the sauce. Pour the mixture into a casserole dish and top with the cheese.
4
Bake until the casserole is bubbling and the top is browned. Top with the pickles and serve from the dish.
5
Cook's Note: The unbaked casserole can be covered and refrigerated for a make-ahead meal. Bring to room temperature and bake as directed before serving.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, One 15-ounce can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Sloppy Joe And Macaroni falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Sloppy Joe And Macaroni

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