This homemade Beefaroni recipe is a reinvented childhood favorite we all remember from when we were kids. Ready in a little under an hour, it’s easy to make, family-friendly, and completely satisfying!
6servings
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 40 minutesminutes
Total Time 55 minutesminutes
Ingredients
1Tablespoonolive oil
1medium onionfinely diced
3clovesgarlicminced
1poundlean ground beef
2teaspoonsdried parsley
2teaspoonsdried basil
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoononion powder
1teaspoonpaprika
½teaspoondried oregano
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1can15 oz tomato sauce
1can6 oz tomato paste
2cupsbeef brothdivided
1 ½cups8 oz box elbow macaroni noodles, uncooked
1cupmild cheddar cheeseshredded
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and onions and cook for 3-5 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add your ground beef and break it up into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until partially browned
Add your seasonings through the salt and pepper.
Cook until browned and completely cooked through. Drain any excess grease if needed.
Add tomato sauce and paste and bring to gentle boil, cooking for.5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour in 1 ½ cup beef broth and simmer on low for 5 minutes.
Add the remaining ½ cup beef broth and uncooked macaroni. Bring the mixture back up to a boil. Cook until the pasta is al dente and the liquid is absorbed.
Stir in shredded cheese until melted.
Serve immediately or for a nice presentation, transfer to a casserole dish for serving.
Don't be intimidated by the long list of ingredients. Just open up your spice cabinet and start grabbing! This recipe will freeze well, so go ahead and make a double batch and save the leftovers.
Variations
Use ground pork or ground turkey in place of the beef
For a little kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes
Shredded mozzarella cheese will give a milder flavor than the cheddar.
Notes
Don't be intimidated by the long list of ingredients. Just open up your spice cabinet and start grabbing! This recipe will freeze well, so go ahead and make a double batch and save the leftovers.
Variations
Use ground pork or ground turkey in place of the beef
For a little kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes
Shredded mozzarella cheese will give a milder flavor than the cheddar.