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Sloppy Joe Mac & Cheese
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Sloppy Joe Mac & Cheese

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Sloppy Joe Mac & Cheese

If you are like me and the work week is very hectic, you are probably looking for something fast, tasty and healthy to feed your family. This recipe is all of those things and more! It’s packed full of veggies, meat and noodles which makes it a great meal to add to my meal rotation. If you find yourself with leftovers you’ll be in for a treat as this dish reheats nicely. It’s definitely a meal that can be on the table in about 30 minutes and everyone is bound to leave the table satisfied. Now, I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do!

Sloppy Joe Mac & Cheese

SLOPPY JOE MAC AND CHEESE

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup veggie stock (I like Better Than Bullion Veggie Base)
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 (8 oz) package Cellentani pasta
  • 4 oz extra sharp white cheddar, shredded
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 4 oz mozzarella, shredded
  • Salt and pepper
  • Parsley

Directions:

  • Cook beef, onions, pepper and garlic in large pot until beef is browned; drain beef and return to heat.
  • Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, stock, milk, mustard, soy, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Stir in pasta and cover pot to allow to simmer for 13 to 15 minutes or until pasta is tender. In a small bowl mix all three cheese together to make a cheese blend; set aside.
  • Stir in 1 cup of cheese until melted. Sprinkle remaining cheese as you serve so it just melts on top. Add salt and pepper to taste and a dash of parsley prior to serving.
  • Enjoy!
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A Classic….Sloppy Joe!

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Sloppy Joe with Homestyle French Fries

When I was a kid I didn’t really like the typical Sloppy Joe from a can. My dad, who was the family cook, always made me something else when Sloppy Joes were on the menu. I decided a few weeks ago that I wanted to bring back a “classic”, but make it how I would like it.

The key to a successful Sloppy Joe is patience! Really take your time and let the ingredients stew in a nice Dutch oven to reduce and soak up all the liquid will make all the difference in the world. I feel like with a recipe like this you can make as custom as you’d like. I’m not a fan of soggy bread, so I reduce mine down for a few hours and I also like to toast up my bread a touch to keep it from getting too soggy. As always try to invest in good ingredients for the best results. I hope you enjoy my take on this classic recipe!

Sloppy Joe

Sloppy Joe

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1 sweet onion, chopped
  • 3/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (I use Bragg’s with the mother)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup pickles, chopped
  • 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
  • 6 hamburger buns, lightly toasted

Directions:

  • Cook turkey and beef with onion in a Dutch oven until browned; drain well.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, broth, ketchup, vinegar, salt, sugar and pickles until well combined with meat mixture.
  • Cook on med-high heat until fully simmering, reduce heat to low and cook until sauce has been mostly absorbed into the meat. (I cooked mine for about 2 1/2 hours on low.)
  • Serve on toasted buns with a handful of cheese on each sandwich and enjoy!

This recipe serves 6.