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beefaroni

Easy Homemade Beefaroni

The Crispy Chef
A comforting, budget-friendly pasta dish that combines ground beef, elbow macaroni, and a rich tomato sauce, ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights and families.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 476 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or sauté pan with a tight-fitting lid
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Cheese grater
  • Dutch oven (optional for batch cooking)
  • Freezer-safe containers (optional for storage)
  • Instant-read thermometer (optional for checking beef doneness)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 1 can 28 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 can 5.25 ounces tomato paste
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
  • Drain any excess fat from the pan and add chopped onions, sautéing until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, beef broth, and milk. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Add salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
  • Add uncooked elbow macaroni to the skillet, stirring to coat the noodles with the sauce. Cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Let the pasta cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and the sauce has thickened.
  • Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
  • Remove from heat and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 476kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 25gFat: 19gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 891mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1424IUCalcium: 181mgIron: 3mg
Keyword baked pasta, comfort food, Family Meals
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