The perfect comfort food mashup! Hearty, sweet-and-savory Sloppy Joe ground beef meets creamy, cheesy macaroni pasta inside a perfectly crispy toasted tortilla wrap.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 4 large wraps
🛒 Ingredients
- 4 extra-large (Burrito size): Flour tortillas
- 1 lb: Ground beef (80/20 lean)
- 1: Onion, finely diced
- 1: Red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 cup: Premium store-bought Sloppy Joe sauce (or a mix of ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce)
- 1 box (approx. 7.25 oz): Standard Macaroni & Cheese (prepared according to package directions with butter and milk)
- 1 cup: Extra shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (for extra melted goodness)
- 1 tbsp: Butter (for searing the wraps)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the Mac & Cheese: Boil your elbow macaroni and prepare the boxed mac and cheese according to the package package directions using milk and butter. Once creamy and smooth, set it aside on low heat to keep warm.
- Brown the Meat & Veggies: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, diced onion, and diced red bell pepper. Cook together until the meat is fully browned and the vegetables are tender (about 6–8 minutes). Drain off any excess fat.
- Simmer the Sloppy Joe Mix: Lower the heat to medium-low. Pour the Sloppy Joe sauce directly into the skillet with the cooked beef and vegetables. Stir well and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens up beautifully.
- Assemble the Wraps: Lay your extra-large flour tortillas flat on a clean clean cutting board. In the center of each tortilla, place a generous scoop of the hot Sloppy Joe meat mixture, followed by an equal scoop of the creamy mac and cheese. Sprinkle a handful of extra shredded cheddar cheese right on top.
- Roll Tightly: Fold the sides of the tortilla inward over the filling, then tightly roll from the bottom up to seal everything completely in a neat burrito shape.
- Toast to Crisp: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the rolled wraps seam-side down onto the hot pan. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the tortilla is beautifully golden-brown and crispy all over.
- Slice & Serve: Slice each toasted wrap diagonally across the center to display the incredible cheesy cross-section, and serve hot immediately!