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A homemade bowl of cheesy beefaroni with rich tomato sauce and seasoned beef.

Homemade Beefaroni Recipe

This homemade beefaroni recipe is a comforting dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd. With a rich tomato base, perfectly seasoned beef, and cheesy goodness, it’s a budget-friendly upgrade to the boxed version. Easy to make, freeze, and customize!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Resting Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: 10$

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot (5-6 quart) ( For boiling pasta)
  • 1 Deep Skillet (For browning beef and making sauce)
  • 1 Colander ( For draining pasta)
  • 1 Wooden spoon (For stirring)
  • 1 Measuring cups/spoons (For accurate ingredient measurements)
  • 1 Cheese Grater (For freshly grated cheese)

Ingredients

  • pound Ground beef 80/20 - Fresh, not frozen, for best flavor
  • 1 pound Elbow macaroni - Cook al dente
  • 24 oz Tomato sauce - San Marzano tomatoes recommended
  • 1 can Diced tomatoes - Adds texture and freshness
  • 1 medium Onion - Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning - Dried or fresh blend
  • 2 cups Shredded cheese - Freshly grated for best melt
  • To taste Salt and pepper - Season at every stage

Instructions 

Prep (10 minutes):

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta.
  • Dice onion and mince garlic.
  • Grate cheese and measure seasonings.

First Phase (10 minutes):

  • Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water (2 minutes less than package instructions).
  • In a skillet, brown ground beef with diced onion over medium-high heat.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Sauce Development (8 minutes):

  • Add minced garlic to the beef mixture.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning.
  • Simmer to develop flavors.

Final Assembly (7 minutes):

  • Combine al dente pasta with meat sauce.
  • Fold in freshly grated cheese in two stages (half while hot, half after resting).
  • Adjust seasoning to taste and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 300g | Calories: 450kcal (23%) | Carbohydrates: 45g (15%) | Protein: 25g (50%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 8g (50%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 60mg (20%) | Sodium: 800mg (35%) | Potassium: 600mg (17%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 8g (9%) | Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 10mg (12%) | Calcium: 250mg (25%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)