Sloppy Joe Pasta
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Sloppy Joe Pasta recipe—a mouthwatering combination of two classic comfort foods in one skillet! Perfect for busy evenings, this cheesy one-pot dish melds the bold, tangy flavors of traditional sloppy joes with the hearty, satisfying texture of elbow macaroni. Featuring ground beef sautéed with onions, bell peppers, and garlic, then simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce enhanced with ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser. A generous helping of melted cheddar cheese ties everything together for a creamy, indulgent finish. Ready in just 45 minutes and serving six, this family-friendly meal is as easy to make as it is irresistible. Don’t forget the fresh parsley garnish for a pop of color and freshness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Push the beef and vegetable mixture to one side of the skillet and add the tomato paste. Cook the paste for 1-2 minutes, stirring, to deepen its flavor.
Mix the tomato paste into the beef and vegetable mixture. Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Stir in the uncooked elbow macaroni, ensuring the pasta is fully submerged in the liquid.
Cover the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
Lower the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy your Sloppy Joe Pasta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.2 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.1 g | 370% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 461 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 7666 mg | 333% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 265.5 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.6 g | ||
| Protein | 153.0 g | 306% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1448 mg | 111% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 3217 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
