Beefaroni
Indulge in the comforting flavors of homemade Beefaroni, a nostalgic dish that combines savory ground beef and tender macaroni in a rich tomato-based sauce topped with melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe delivers deliciousness in just 40 minutes, making it an ideal family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. ground beef
- ½ cup yellow onion (diced)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- ½ lb. macaroni (2 cups)
- 1½ cups beef broth
- 8 oz. tomato sauce
- ½ cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon ketchup
- ½ beef bouillon cube
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon dried basil
- ¾ teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- In a large measuring cup, combine the sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Season ground beef with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the beef for about 3 minutes; add onions and sauté until beef is cooked through (5–6 minutes). Drain grease.
- Boil water for pasta, adding salt once boiling.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, flour, and tomato paste; stir for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually add sauce mixture to the skillet while stirring continuously until thickened. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.
- Cook pasta al dente in boiling water; drain when done.
- Stir cheese into the sauce until melted. Add ground beef and macaroni to combine.
- Optionally sprinkle reserved cheese on top, cover to melt, and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 509
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 787mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: <0.01g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 92mg
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