Beefaroni
Beefaroni is the ultimate comfort food! Pasta, ground beef, and a cheesy tomato sauce come together for an easy dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed to please the whole family.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 15 ounce cans tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
- Cook macaroni in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground beef to skillet. Cook until no longer pink, breaking up meat as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Add tomato sauce, broth Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in cooked macaroni and shredded cheese. Cover until cheese melts, then stir again.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Notes:
Cooking the onions and garlic first brings out their full flavor, creating a rich base for the dish, while cooking the pasta separately ensures it’s perfectly al dente and doesn’t absorb too much sauce. This method keeps the sauce flavorful and the dish balanced.
You can cook the onions and garlic with the pound of ground beef to save time, then add uncooked pasta directly to the skillet with extra liquid like broth (start with 1 cup). Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the flavors blend together.
Nutrition
Calories: 524kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 23gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 446mgPotassium: 412mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 3mg
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