Easy Homemade Beefaroni
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!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 can 6 oz tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth divided
- 1 ½ cups 8 oz box elbow macaroni noodles, uncooked
- 1 cup mild cheddar cheese shredded
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.
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 683mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
