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Sloppy Joe Mac Cheese Wrap

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🌯 This Sloppy Joe Mac Cheese Wrap Recipe offers a delicious and comforting handheld meal that’s great for quick family dinners or gatherings.
πŸ§€ Combining seasoned ground beef, creamy mac and cheese, and melted cheese wrapped in a crispy tortilla makes for an irresistible comfort food experience.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 wraps

Ingredients

– 1 pound ground beef

– 1 medium onion, diced

– 1 red bell pepper, diced (optional)

– 3 cloves garlic, minced

– 1/2 cup ketchup

– 2 tablespoons tomato paste

– 2 tablespoons brown sugar

– 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

– 1 teaspoon chili powder

– 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

– Salt and black pepper to taste

– 8 ounces elbow macaroni pasta

– 3 tablespoons butter

– 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

– 2 cups whole milk

– 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

– 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

– Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and mustard powder to taste

– 4 large flour tortillas

– 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or blend)

– Butter or nonstick spray for grilling

Instructions

1-Cook 8 ounces of elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.

2-In a saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of butter, whisk in 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, and cook for 1 minute to make a roux.

3-Gradually add 2 cups of whole milk, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth; remove from heat.

4-Stir in 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, and seasonings like salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and mustard powder until fully melted.

5-Fold the cooked pasta into the cheese sauce and set aside.

6-In a skillet, sautΓ© 1 medium diced onion and 1 diced red bell pepper (if using) in oil until soft.

7-Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook until browned, then drain any excess fat.

8-Mix in 3 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.

9-Warm the 4 large flour tortillas briefly for flexibility.

10-Layer the mac and cheese, Sloppy Joe mixture, and 1 cup shredded cheese onto each tortilla.

11-Fold the sides and roll each one tightly.

12-Grill the wraps seam-side down in a skillet with butter or nonstick spray until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

13-Let them cool slightly, slice, and serve immediately.

Notes

πŸ§€ Allow cheese to come to room temperature before mixing for a smoother melt.
πŸ’§ Add a splash of pasta water to the cheese sauce to keep it silky.
🌯 Warm tortillas in a damp towel to prevent cracking during assembly and grilling.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling and Stove-top Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 wrap
  • Calories: 810 kcal
  • Fat: 39 g
  • Carbohydrates: 71 g
  • Protein: 39 g