Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of The Easiest Beefaroni Recipe, a comforting dish featuring tender elbow macaroni coated in a savory tomato sauce with hearty ground beef and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this quick and satisfying meal is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 15 oz canned tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the canned tomato sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning; mix well.
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Combine cooked macaroni with the beef mixture and simmer for 5–10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat, fold in shredded cheddar cheese until melted, then serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg