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Beefaroni Recipe

Easy Beefaroni Recipe – A Creamy Comfort Food Favorite

This homemade Beefaroni recipe is a comforting, creamy dish that brings back childhood memories and satisfies even the pickiest eaters.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Classic Comfort Food
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Beef and Sauce
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (lean 90/10) or ground turkey/chicken for a lighter option
  • 0.5 teaspoon Table Salt adjust to taste
  • 0.125 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground is best
  • 0.5 cup Sweet Onion (diced) or substitute with red/yellow onion
  • 3 tablespoon Unsalted Butter or olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) or garlic powder if needed
  • 2 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste concentrated tomato purée is a good swap
For the Pasta and Cheese
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese (shredded) or mozzarella/a blend can be used
  • 0.5 lb Elbow Macaroni (cooked) or other small pasta shapes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Parsley (chopped) for garnish, optional
For the Flavor Boosters
  • 1.5 cups Beef Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 8 oz Tomato Sauce crushed tomatoes can be used for chunkier texture
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream or milk for a lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce soy sauce is an acceptable substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Yellow Mustard or omit for a milder taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ketchup or barbecue sauce for a twist
  • 0.75 teaspoon Dried Oregano or Italian seasoning blend
  • 0.75 teaspoon Basil

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add ½ cup of diced sweet onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for about 3 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
  2. Stir in 1 pound of lean ground beef, cooking until browned for about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, stirring for 2 minutes to create a roux.
  4. Gradually pour in 1½ cups of beef broth and 8 ounces of tomato sauce, whisking to prevent lumps. Add in ½ cup of heavy cream, 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard, and 1 teaspoon of ketchup, blending until smooth.
  5. Stir in ¾ teaspoon each of dried oregano and basil, along with ½ teaspoon of table salt and ⅛ teaspoon of black pepper to taste. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Add ½ pound of cooked elbow macaroni to the sauce, folding until each piece is coated. Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and top with 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Cover with a lid for 2 minutes to melt the cheese.
  8. Garnish with 1 teaspoon of chopped Italian parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding vegetables or using different types of meat.

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