Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this homemade Beefaroni recipe, a delightful fusion of hearty ground beef and tender macaroni enveloped in a rich, cheesy tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. With its creamy texture and melted cheese, every bite evokes a sense of nostalgia while satisfying cravings for savory goodness. Plus, the one-pot nature of this recipe means easy cleanup, allowing you to focus on enjoying quality time with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. ground beef
- ½ lb. macaroni (2 cups)
- ½ cup yellow onion (diced)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 oz. tomato sauce
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1½ cups beef broth
- ½ cup half and half
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon ketchup
- ½ beef bouillon cube
- ¾ teaspoon EACH: Dried oregano, basil, parsley
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the seasoned ground beef with diced onions until cooked through. Drain excess grease.
- Boil salted water and cook macaroni until al dente; drain.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic, flour, and tomato paste for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add beef broth and tomato sauce; simmer until thickened.
- Stir in half and half and cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked meat and macaroni into the sauce; mix well.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg