Dinner for 8
Sloppy Joe Casserole with ground beef
$10.48for 460 minServes 8
Elbow macaroni combines with seasoned beef, vegetables, tomato sauce, and cheddar cheese in a baked casserole.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 12 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $10.98Typical price |
 | Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.61Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Tomato paste and sauce$0.10/oz typical | 23 oz | $2.30Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $20.95 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarVinegarAsian sauces and pastesMustard, mayo, ketchup
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- 60 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$2.62 per serving$10.48 for 4
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Ingredients
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 lb ground beef
- 1 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic
- 3 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 3 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp parsley
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking oil.
- Boil the macaroni in salted water until just tender, then drain it.
- Brown the beef in a large skillet for 8 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, tomato sauces, ketchup, and broth, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix the macaroni into the skillet, spread it in the baking dish, top with cheddar, and bake for 18 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
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