Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

ground beef

1/4 cup

chopped green bell pepper

1/4 cup

chopped onion

garlic cloves (minced)

1 15 ounce can

diced tomatoes

1/4 cup

barbecue sauce

1/4 cup

ketchup

2 tsp

prepared yellow mustard

2 tbsp

brown sugar

Salt and pepper

1 16 ounce package

elbow macaroni, cooked to package instructions.

1/4 cup

butter

2 cups

evaporated milk (cream, or half & half (NOT plain milk))

16 oz

freshly shredded cheddar (divided)