Homemade Beefaroni
This homemade Beefaroni recipe brings together the comforting flavors of ground beef, macaroni, and a rich tomato sauce enhanced with melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also a delightful nod to childhood favorites.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. ground beef
- ½ lb. macaroni
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 8 oz. tomato sauce
- ½ cup half and half
- Salt
- Pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup yellow onion (diced)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon ketchup
- ½ beef bouillon cube
- ¾ teaspoon EACH: Dried oregano, basil, parsley
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook seasoned ground beef until browned.
- Boil macaroni in salted water until al dente.
- Prepare the sauce by melting butter in the same skillet and mixing in garlic, flour, and tomato paste.
- Gradually combine beef broth, tomato sauce, half and half, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, ketchup, and seasonings.
- Let the sauce simmer while stirring in shredded cheese until melted.
- Combine cooked macaroni and ground beef into the sauce until well mixed.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with additional cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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