Beefaroni

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 424kcal

Author: Nikole Berg

Looking for the best beefaroni recipe? You’ll love this version made with elbow macaroni, ground beef, tons of tomato flavor. Top it with sharp cheddar for a cheesy skillet or casserole main dish ready in about 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon mild flavored oil
1 cup onion chopped
1 lb ground beef 85% lean
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cloves garlic minced
2-15 oz. cans tomato sauce
2 teaspoon parsley fresh, chopped
10 oz. large elbow macaroni cooked; about 3 cups uncooked
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded or more (optional)

Instructions

Mix seasoning together in a small bowl, set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula. Sprinkle on the seasonings and some salt and pepper. Cook until completely browned. Add minced garlic, cook for one minute.
Add tomato sauce to beef mixture and stir until well mixed. Let simmer for 25 minutes (uncovered) while you cook the macaroni. Stir in parsley after the sauce has simmered.
Cook macaroni according to package directions to al dente (usually 7 minutes). Drain cooking water (don’t rinse) and add to tomato/beef mixture. Stir well.
To serve with cheese:
Preheat broiler. Add one to two cups of cheese to the beefaroni. Broil skillet a few inches away from the heat until the cheese melts and is lightly browned. Be sure your skillet is oven proof or cover your handles with heavy duty aluminum foil.
To bake as a casserole: Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray. Add beefaroni to the dish then top with cheese. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Notes

I like 85/15 ground beef, but you may want to use something leaner. If you choose a fattier beef, be sure to drain the excess fat.

Try it with ground turkey!

Any short style pasta will work, just be sure to cook it according to package directions.

Adding cheese is up to you...it's definitely lighter to leave the cheese out. lf you do want cheese, just sprinkle it over the top and broil it, or put the beefaroni in a casserole dish and bake in the oven.

Cover leftovers and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Reheat in microwave.

Complete the meal with a salad and some garlic bread.

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