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A comforting and hearty dish, Homemade Beefaroni combines tender macaroni with seasoned ground beef in a rich, creamy tomato and cheddar cheese sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Beefaroni:
- 2 cups macaroni, uncooked
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh chopped basil or parsley for serving
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook macaroni: Prepare macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef with salt, pepper, and onions until browned. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Make sauce: In the same skillet, add broth, tomato sauce, cream, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 7-10 minutes.
- Combine: Add cooked macaroni to the sauce, then stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve: Garnish with basil or parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 861mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 107mg
