Sloppy Joe Mac Cheese Wraps
Hearty wraps filled with creamy mac & cheese and savory Sloppy Joe beef, perfect as a quick lunch or snack with optional fresh veggies for added texture.
Equipment
- 1 skillet for cooking beef
- 1 pot for macaroni and cheese
- 1 whisk for roux and cheese sauce
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ cup tomato sauce or ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp chili powder optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz elbow macaroni or similar pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1½ –2 cups milk
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Optional: lettuce tomato slices, or pickles for extra texture and flavor
Instructions
- Cook ground beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and onions are soft.
- Add tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the beef mixture. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened, then remove from heat.
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a pot, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk until sauce is smooth and thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fold cooked macaroni into cheese sauce.
- Lay a tortilla flat, spread a layer of mac & cheese, then add the Sloppy Joe beef mixture.
- Add optional lettuce, tomato, or pickles as desired.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll tightly to form a wrap.
- Serve immediately or wrap in foil for meals on the go.
Notes
- Mix mozzarella or Monterey Jack with cheddar for varied flavor.
- Add hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the beef for spiciness.
- Include diced bell peppers, corn, or peas in the beef mixture.
- Prepare beef and mac & cheese ahead; assemble wraps when serving.