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Sloppy Joe Bake
The Beef Checkoff

Ingredients:

1. 1-1/2 pounds ground beef (80% to 85% lean) 2. 1 large yellow onion, chopped (1-1/2 to 2 cups) 3. 2 cans (14-1/2 to 16 ounces each) sloppy Joe sauce 4. 3 cups uncooked rotini 5. 1/2 cup water 6. 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 7. Sliced green onions (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. 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. 2. Spray 13 x 9-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon beef mixture into dish; cover with aluminum foil. Bake in 350°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.

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

Makes 6 servings

Nutrition information: 542 calories; 22 g fat (10 g saturated fat; 9 g monounsaturated fat); 95 mg cholesterol; 1014 mg sodium; 47 g carbohydrate; 3.5 g fiber; 35 g protein; 7.7 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 2.7 mcg vitamin B12; 16.9 mg iron; 47.6 mcg selenium; 6.4 mg zinc.

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