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Quick and Easy Beefaroni
Craving cheesy, saucy comfort food that's perfect for a weeknight meal? This hearty beefaroni is the way to go. Each macaroni noodle traps the cheesy, meaty, garlicky sauce inside, so every bite has incredible flavor.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 People
Calories: 217 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 29 ounce can tomato sauce
- grated sharp cheddar cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Cook 8 ounces elbow macaroni, according to the package directions, drain, and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 pound lean ground beef and 1 small yellow onion, minced together until the beef is completely browned and the onions are translucent.
- Add 3 cloves garlic, minced to the skillet and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Season with 2 teaspoons paprika, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Stir to combine.
- Add 29 ounce can tomato sauce to the skillet and saute everything together 2-3 minutes. Add the macaroni and mix well. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well incorporated and heated through.
- Remove from heat and serve with a generous helping of grated sharp cheddar cheese, .
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Nutrition Information
Calories
217kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
818mg
(34%)
Potassium
605mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
697IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 818mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 605mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 697IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.