Homemade Beefaroni

Homemade Beefaroni is a comforting, kid-friendly dish featuring tender macaroni, ground beef, and a savory tomato sauce, all topped with melted cheese. It’s a delicious, easy-to-make dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving classic comfort food!

Homemade Beefaroni

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Homemade Beefaroni is a comforting, kid-friendly dish featuring tender macaroni, ground beef, and a savory tomato sauce, all topped with melted cheese. It’s a delicious, easy-to-make dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving classic comfort food!

• Author: Chef Sara

Ingredients

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• 12oz(340g) elbow macaroni
• 1lb(450g) ground beef
• 1small onion, diced
• 2garlic cloves, minced
• 1can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tbsptomato paste
• 1cup(240ml) beef broth
• 1 tbspWorcestershire sauce
• 1 tspItalian seasoning
• 1/2 tsppaprika
• 1/2 tspsalt
• 1/4 tspblack pepper
• 1cup(100g) shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4cup(15g) chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the Macaroni:Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3. Cook the Ground Beef:In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spatula, for 5-7 minutes until browned.Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened.Drain any excess fat.
4. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spatula, for 5-7 minutes until browned.
5. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the onion is softened.
6. Drain any excess fat.
7. Add the Tomato Sauce:Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
8. Stir in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
9. Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
10. Combine with Macaroni:Add the cooked macaroni to the beef and tomato mixture, stirring until well combined.
11. Add the cooked macaroni to the beef and tomato mixture, stirring until well combined.
12. Add the Cheese:Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover the skillet and let it sit over low heat for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
13. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover the skillet and let it sit over low heat for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
14. Serve:Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.
15. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

Make it spicy:Add a dash of hot sauce or 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes for a kick.
Add veggies:Stir in cooked peas, corn, or sautéed bell peppers for extra nutrition.
Make it cheesy:Add more cheddar or use mozzarella for an extra gooey version.