One-Pot Sloppy Joe Pasta Skillet

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

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A quick one-pot meal combining the tangy flavors of sloppy joe sauce with tender pasta and ground beef for an easy weeknight dinner. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, diced onion, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup diced onion
2 cloves minced garlic
3/4 cup ketchup
2 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups beef broth
8 oz uncooked elbow macaroni
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup diced onion, and 2 cloves minced garlic, cooking and breaking up the beef with a spoon for 6-7 minutes until browned and onions are soft.
Step 2: Stir in 3/4 cup ketchup, 2 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 2 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and is fragrant.
Step 3: Add 2 cups beef broth, 8 oz uncooked elbow macaroni, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
Step 5: Remove the lid, sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the top, cover again and let stand off heat for 3 minutes until the cheese melts. Serve warm.