Sloppy Joe Mac n Cheese

Sloppy Joe Mac n Cheese

Sloppy joes just got even better by mixing in macaroni and plenty of cheese!

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ingredients

For the sloppy joe macaroni:

• 6 strips bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3 cups beef broth (or water)
• 2 cups macaroni (~8 ounces)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sriracha*
• salt and pepper to taste

For the cheese sauce:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk (or broth)
• 4 ounces cream cheese , softened
• 2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

directions

For the sloppy joe macaroni:

1. Cook the bacon in a large pan, set aside and drain off most of the grease.
2. Add the beef and onions and cook until the beef is cooked though, breaking it up as it cooks with a spoon, before draining off any excess grease.
3. Add the garlic, paprika, and tomato paste and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
4. Add the broth and macaroni, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the pasta is cooked, about 8 minutes.
5. Meanwhile make the cheese sauce.
6. Mix the cheese sauce, beans, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, vinegar, and sriracha and season with salt and pepper to taste.

For the cheese sauce:

7. Melt the butter in a sauce pan over medium heat.
8. Sprinkle in the flour and cook until bubbling and lightly golden brown, about a minute.
9. Add the milk, mix well and bring to a simmer and cook until it thickens a bit, about 2-3 minutes.
10. Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the cheese and cook until it melts into a smooth sauce.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 502, Fat 39g (Saturated 18g, Trans 1g), Cholesterol 112mg, Sodium 748mg, Carbs 32g (Fiber 1g, Sugars 8g), Protein 27g

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