Sloppy Joe Mac n' Cheese

Sloppy Joe Mac n' Cheese

(serves 4-6)

 Move over hamburger helper!  This is like glorified mac n' cheese and ya'll know how much I love mac n' cheese.  In addition to being super yummy, this meal is also an easy fix for a weeknight.  Because the pasta doesn't get pre-cooked, this is a one-pot meal!

1 TBSP vegetable oil

1 medium yellow onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 tsp minced garlic

1 lb ground beef (I have used deer)

2 c. whole milk

1 c. beef broth

1 14.5 oz. diced tomatoes

1 c. tomato sauce

1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

8 oz. elbow macaroni 

2 c. shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.

1. In a large cast iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic.  Cook about 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
2. Add ground beef (or deer) and cook until brown and crumbly.
3. Stir in milk, broth, tomatoes, sauce, Worcestershire, mustard, salt, pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low and add pasta. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
5. Stir in cheese until melted.

Enjoy!