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How to Make Sloppy Joe Macaroni - A Step-by-Step Guide

Combining the flavors of a classic American sandwich with the comfort of a hearty pasta dish, Sloppy Joe Macaroni is a satisfying and delicious meal that the whole family will love. This recipe takes the traditional flavors of a sloppy joe – ground beef, onions, and tangy tomato sauce – and melds them with tender macaroni noodles for a dish that is both nostalgic and completely satisfying.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 3 carrots, diced
  • 3 celery, diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon celery salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease; set aside.
  • Heat oil in another skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion, bell pepper, carrots, celery, and garlic in the oil until onions are soft and slightly translucent, 4 to 6 minutes. Add chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, celery salt, and red pepper flakes and continue to saute until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add cooked ground beef, tomato puree, tomato paste, vinegar, molasses, mustard, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, cover, and let cook while preparing pasta.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until almost tender yet firm to the bite, about 6 minutes. Drain.
  • Transfer macaroni to the Sloppy Joe sauce and continue simmering until noodles are tender and have absorbed the sauce, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and serve.

    • Nutrition

    595 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 913mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 82g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 120mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 1524mg

    Categories

    Beef recipes
    Pasta recipes
    Tomato sauce recipes
    Vegetable recipes
    Sandwich recipes