Makeover Sloppy Joe Macaroni And Cheese Recipes

SLOPPY JOE MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the ground beef, garlic, bell pepper and onion. Season with the chili powder and some salt and pepper. Cook, crumbling the beef as you go, until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the beef broth, macaroni, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar and hot sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until the macaroni is soft and the sauce is thick, 9 to 10 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat, add the cheese and stir until melted. Serve garnished with parsley.

SLOPPY JOE MACARONI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F
• Coat 2-qt. baking dish with 1 Tbs. butter.
• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
• Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat 1 Tbs. butter over medium heat.
• Add onion; cook until softened.
• Add beef; cook until lightly browned, 3 minutes.
• Stir in sauce, 1 cup water and seasoning mix; cook 5 minutes.
• Combine milk and mustard; bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to low and whisk in flour; cook, whisking, until smooth and slightly thickened.
• Stir in 2 cups cheese and pasta.
• Spread meat mixture in baking dish; top with pasta mixture, then remaining cheese.
• Melt remaining butter; stir in breadcrumbs.
• Sprinkle over cheese.
• Place baking dish on baking sheet.
• Bake until golden, 25-30 minutes.