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Beefaroni

This easy Beefaroni recipe is the homemade version of the canned classic. Made with tomato sauce, ground beef, and elbow macaroni, it's quick, hearty, and comforting - perfect for busy weeknights!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 428 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1½ pounds lean ground beef
  • 3 large cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1½ teaspoons Morton kosher salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 30 ounces tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 cup water
  • 16 ounces dry elbow macaroni cooked according to package directions until just al dente
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley optional garnish

Instructions

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  1. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook untilstarting to soften, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add ground beef to onions, and increase heat to medium-high. Break up the beef into bite sized pieces, stirring frequently, until beef is lightly and evenly browned.
  3. Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to beef mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, Worcestershire, and water to beef mixture and stir until combined. Once the mixture starts to bubble, turn heat down to medium-low and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Meanwhile, cook macaroni according to package directions just to al dente - take care to not overcook. Drain the cooked pasta very well and add to beef mixture. Fold to combine.
  6. Taste test, and add more salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 428kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Cholesterol 116mg (39%) Sodium 910mg (38%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 428

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 428kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Sodium 910mg 38%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.