Easy Ground Beef Casserole

By sandy_h

From recipe card "Recipe from the kitchen of: Sandy Heise"

Ingredients

• 1 1 1 lb ground beef
• 1 1 1 lb ground beef
• 1 1 1 lb ground beef
• 1 1 1 package sloppy joe mix
• 1 1 1 package sloppy joe mix
• 1 1 1 package sloppy joe mix
• 1 1 oz) can 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
• 1 1 oz) can 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
• 1 1 oz) can 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
• 1 1/4 1 1/4 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/4 1 1/4 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/4 1 1/4 1/4 cup water
• 2 2 2 cup shell macaroni
• 2 2 2 cup shell macaroni
• 2 2 2 cup shell macaroni
• 1 1 lb) can 1 (1 lb) can corn (optional)
• 1 1 lb) can 1 (1 lb) can corn (optional)
• 1 1 lb) can 1 (1 lb) can corn (optional)
• 2 2 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 2 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 2 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. Cook ground beef over moderate heat; drain off fat. Stir in sloppy joe mix, tomato paste and water. Bring to a boil. Simmer 10 minutes. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Stir in meat, corn, 1 cup cheese. Pour into buttered 2 quart casserole; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes.