Description
This homemade Beefaroni recipe is a nostalgic comfort food that brings together savory ground beef, tender macaroni, and a rich, cheesy tomato sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish can be made in just 40 minutes and is sure to please even the pickiest eaters. With its customizable ingredients and hearty flavors, Beefaroni is a delightful meal that anyone can enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. ground beef
- ½ cup yellow onion (diced)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- ½ lb. macaroni (equal to 2 cups)
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 8 oz. tomato sauce
- ½ cup half and half
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon ketchup
- ¾ teaspoon EACH: Dried oregano, basil, parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by combining the tomato paste, beef broth, half and half, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, ketchup, and seasonings in a large measuring cup.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the seasoned ground beef with diced onions until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Boil water in a large pot and cook macaroni until al dente; drain.
- In the same skillet as the beef, melt butter and sauté garlic before stirring in flour and cooking briefly.
- Gradually add the prepared sauce mixture while stirring to maintain thickness. Simmer until combined.
- Stir in cheese until melted followed by cooked beef and macaroni.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like fresh herbs or additional cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg