Description
A warm, cheesy, and satisfying homemade beefaroni perfect for winter nights. This quick and easy comfort food is loaded with rich ground beef, tender pasta, and melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
Aromatics & Seasoning
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
Cheesy Goodness
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
- Boil salted water in a pot.
- Add elbow macaroni and cook until al dente (8-10 min).
- Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Cook the Beef
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned (5 min).
- Add chopped onions & garlic and sauté until fragrant (2-3 min).
- Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
3️⃣ Make the Sauce
- Stir in tomato sauce and diced tomatoes.
- Let simmer for 5-7 minutes to blend flavors.
4️⃣ Combine & Add Cheese
- Mix in cooked pasta with the beef sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
- Serve hot with extra cheese or fresh herbs.
Notes
✅ Make It Spicy – Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
✅ Creamy Version – Stir in heavy cream or cream cheese.
✅ Meat Variations – Try turkey, chicken, or sausage instead of beef.
✅ Storage – Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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