Description
This homemade Beefaroni recipe brings the ultimate comfort food to your dinner table. With tender ground beef and perfectly cooked macaroni enveloped in a rich, cheesy tomato sauce, this dish is not only satisfying but also incredibly easy to whip up. In just 40 minutes, you can enjoy a hearty meal that’s perfect for family dinners or meal prep. The combination of savory spices and creamy cheese makes Beefaroni a nostalgic favorite that kids and adults alike will adore. Plus, it’s versatile enough to serve as a main course or alongside your favorite side dishes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb macaroni (2 cups)
- ¾ cup diced yellow onion
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- ½ cup half and half
- Various seasonings (including Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and dried herbs)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook seasoned ground beef with onions until browned; drain excess fat.
- Boil macaroni in salted water until al dente.
- Prepare the roux by melting butter in the skillet, then adding garlic, flour, and tomato paste.
- Slowly mix in beef broth and tomato sauce; simmer until thickened.
- Stir in cheese until melted; add ground beef and cooked macaroni.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with additional cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg