Sloppy Joe's Pasta and Meat Casserole

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp. l. dark brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (450 g) can of canned tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 700 g ground beef (80-85% lean meat)
• Table salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 or 4 crushed garlic cloves
• 1 red bell pepper, peeled and chopped
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 1 cup beef broth
• 350 gr. macaron cones
• 2 tbsp. coarsely grated cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup chopped pickled cucumbers with dill

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
2. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato sauce. In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Season the meat thoroughly with salt and pepper. Add the garlic, bell pepper, and onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Pour the tomato mixture over the ground beef, then stir in the beef broth until smooth. Cook until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted boiling water until tender. Drain in a colander and add to the sauce. Pour the mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle with grated cheese.
4. Bake until the casserole is golden brown and the edges are bubbly. Top with sliced ​​pickles and serve.
   
   Culinary advice: The unbaked casserole can be stored in the freezer for future use. Let the mixture sit at room temperature, then prepare according to the recipe.