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Homemade Beefaroni Recipe + Video
Homemade beefaroni is similar to the classic canned version you know and love, but is WAY better! This one-pot recipe is easy to make in only 30 minutes with tender noodles, zesty tomato sauce, and of course, plenty of meaty, savory ground beef.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 - 6 servings
Calories: 989 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup diced onion
- 4-6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef 80/20
- 30 ounces canned tomato sauce + 30 oz water
- 16 ounces dried macaroni
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper
- Garnish: shredded cheddar cheese chopped green onions
Instructions
- Set a large 6 to 8 quart sauté pot over medium heat. Add the butter to the pot. Once melted, add the onions and garlic. Stir and sauté for 3-4 minutes to soften. Add the ground beef to the pot and break it into small piece with a wooden spoon. Continue to stir and break up the ground beef for 5-10 minutes until fully cooked through. Make sure all the meat pieces are smaller than the macaroni.
- Add the canned tomato sauce, plus 30 ounces of water to the pot. Stir in the dried macaroni noodles, sugar, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of black pepper. Stir well. Partially cover the pot to help it come to a boil quickly.
- Simmer the pasta for 6-7 minutes until fully cooked. Be sure to stir well every 1-2 minutes so the meat and pasta do not stick to the bottom of the pot. *When cooking pasta in thick sauce like this, it's more likely to stick to the bottom. Don't forget to stir regularly!
- Once the pasta is fully cooked through, and the sauce has tightened up, turn off the heat. Taste and salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm with a sprinkling of shredded cheese and chopped scallions.
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Notes
- Let the meat and noodles cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1.5c
Calories
989kcal
(49%)
Carbohydrates
104g
(35%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
1176mg
(49%)
Potassium
1437mg
(41%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
1356IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 989
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5c | |
| Calories | 989kcal | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 104g | 35% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1176mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 1437mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 1356IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.