Description
A quick and comforting one-pot meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights, packed with flavor and customizable with your favorite cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean or regular)
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth or water
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook until fully browned and onions are translucent.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, beef broth or water, and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Add elbow macaroni, ensuring the pasta is mostly submerged. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cover and let simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta is tender and the sauce thickened.
- Stir in shredded cheese if desired, allowing it to melt smoothly into the beefaroni.
Notes
Allow beefaroni to cool completely before storing in an airtight container. It keeps in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or can be frozen for 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg