Beefaroni
Dinner
40 min
6 servings
478 kcal / serving

This Homemade Beefaroni is pure comfort food, loaded with pasta, ground beef, gooey cheese, and rich tomato sauce. It's kid-approved and perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

  • 2 cupselbow macaroni (uncooked)
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 1 smallyellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1 poundground beef (85% lean)
  • 1can tomato sauce
  • 1 cupbeef broth (or water)
  • 1 teaspoonkosher salt
  • ½ teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1 teaspoonitalian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoonpaprika (optional)
  • 2 teaspoonsworcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoonssugar
  • 1 ½ cupsshredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cupshredded mozzarella cheese (optional, for topping)
  • fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook macaroni in a large pot of boiling salted water to al dente, about 1 to 2 minutes less than package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.

  3. 3

    Add ground beef. Break it apart with a spoon and cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until brown. Drain excess fat if needed.

  4. 4

    Stir in tomato sauce and beef broth. Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika (if using), Worcestershire sauce, and sugar.

  5. 5

    Bring mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  6. 6

    Stir in cooked macaroni and cheddar cheese until well combined and the cheese is melted. The beefaroni is ready to plate at this point, but you can also bake it for a cheesier dish. (Step 7)

  7. 7

    (Optional) Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprinkle beefaroni with mozzarella. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until bubbly and golden.

  8. 8

    Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired. Serve and enjoy!