Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a cheeseburger and sloppy joe combined in this delicious and easy one-pot Cheesy Sloppy Cheeseburger Pasta recipe. Perfect for a quick family dinner!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 oz elbow macaroni or small pasta
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped pickles (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta per package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Beef: Brown ground beef in a skillet. Add onion, garlic, and tomato paste. Cook until softened.
- Prepare the Sauce: Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Stir in cooked pasta. Remove from heat and mix in cheddar and mozzarella until creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with pickles and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- Add hot sauce for extra kick or top with crispy bacon bits for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
