Recipe: Sloppy Joe Bake

SLOPPY JOE BAKE

1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80% to 85% lean)
1 large yellow onion, chopped (1-1/2 to 2 cups)
2 cans (14-1/2 to 16 ounces each) sloppy Joe sauce
3 cups uncooked rotini
1/2 cup water
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
TO SERVE:
Sliced green onions (optional)

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 13x9-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Brown ground beef with yellow onion in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings. Stir in sloppy Joe sauce, rotini and water. Spoon beef mixture into prepared dish; cover with aluminum foil.

Bake in 350 degrees F oven 35 to 40 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Continue baking, uncovered, 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with green onions, if desired.

Servings: 6
Source: Cattlemen's Beef Board