Easy Beefaroni: A Quick & Delicious Recipe You’ll Love
Easy Beefaroni: A Quick & Delicious Recipe You’ll Love made with tender macaroni, rich tomato sauce, and seasoned ground beef for the ultimate comfort meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup beef broth
1 cup water
2 cups elbow macaroni
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
Instructions
In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart, until browned (5–7 minutes). Drain excess grease.
Add chopped onion and cook for 3–5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Stir in oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.
Pour in beef broth and water. Stir and bring to a simmer.
Add elbow macaroni, stirring to fully submerge in the sauce.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce thickens. Add extra water if needed.
Check pasta for doneness and cook a few more minutes if necessary.
Remove from heat. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top (if using), cover, and let sit until melted.
Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
Stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Adjust thickness by adding more broth or water as needed.
Cheddar cheese adds a creamy finish, but the dish is delicious without it as well.
You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.
