Sloppy Joe Mac And Cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (1.3 ounce) envelope sloppy joe seasoning
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cups half-and-half
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. place macaroni in the pot, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). lightly grease a large casserole dish.
• place the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, and cook until evenly brown. drain grease. mix in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and sloppy joe seasoning. reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes.
• melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. stir in the onion, and cook until tender. mix in flour, mustard, salt, and pepper. in a bowl, mix the half and half and worcestershire sauce. gradually whisk half and half mixture into the pot. bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute, until slightly thickened. remove from heat. mix in 3 cups of cheese. stir cooked pasta into the pot, evenly coating with the sauce. transfer to the casserole dish. layer with the beef mixture and top with remaining cheese.
• cover, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven. remove cover, and continue baking 10 minutes, until bubbly.