Description
Looking for the ultimate comfort meal that’s fast, family-friendly, and totally satisfying? This Beefaroni recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort. It’s a cozy, cheesy one-pot pasta dinner made with ground beef, elbow macaroni, and a rich tomato-cheddar sauce. Perfect for quick dinners, easy meal prep, or feeding a hungry crowd, this dish brings serious nostalgia with every bite. Whether you’re after easy dinner ideas, quick meals, or comforting food for picky eaters, this easy Beefaroni is your new go-to!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 cups elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
2. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
4. Add tomato sauce, beef broth, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
5. Bring mixture to a simmer and add the elbow macaroni. Stir, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes until pasta is tender.
6. Turn off the heat. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or extra cheese if desired.
Notes
To make it spicier, add red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the sauce before simmering.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for 3 months—perfect for batch cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: beefaroni, one pot dinner, ground beef recipe, cheesy pasta, comfort food