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Sloppy Joe Mac & Cheese

I like a good Mac & Cheese, and this seems spot on with that, on my to cook list for sure.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams dry elbow macaroni, or maccheroni
  • 500 grams ground beef
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 2 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons Worcherstershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shredded, divided

Instructions
 

  • In a pot of boiling water, cook the pasta to the package directions. Drain and return to the pot.
  • While the pasta is cooking, in a large skillet over medium heat, brown beef, breaking up meat with a spatula, and season with salt and pepper to your liking, then drain fat. Add garlic and onions and cook until softened, 2 minutes, then add brown sugar, tomatoes, Worcestershire, and chili powder, and simmer for about 10 minutes, reduce heat to low.
  • Drain pasta one more time, and add to skillet over low heat. Stir in parsley and half the cheese, then quickly toss together to evenly coat pasta. Top with remaining mozzarella and cover with lid to melt cheese.
  • Serve, garnish with fresh parsley if desired and have garlic bread on the side.

Notes

The beef would cost about 100 Baht/500 grams. The cheese, figure about 120 Baht. For 4 servings, this is about $1.62 per serving.
Provided courtesy of good friend, Stephen Connell.
United States.