Description
Beefaroni is a classic dish that’s full of flavor and childhood memories. Loaded with a savory beef sauce and topped with a generous helping of cheddar cheese, kids love it (of course they do!) -- and you'll love it because it's super easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients
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8 oz elbow macaroni
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1 lb ground beef
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1/2 sweet onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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28 oz can of tomato sauce
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
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Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions and then drain.
- While the macaroni boils, place the ground beef in a large skillet and cook over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Break up the beef as it cooks until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pan, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the tomato sauce and Italian seasoning. Then stir in the heavy cream.
- Bring to a simmer then add the cooked macaroni and mix completely. Remove from heat.
- Top with cheese and broil for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle parsley over the top and serve.
Notes
- Cheese grated from a block will melt better than packaged shredded cheese. If you prefer the packaged cheese, simply rinse it before adding it to the Beefaroni.
- It’s important to reduce the heat to low when adding the sauce ingredients, otherwise the cream might curdle.
- Watch very carefully when the Beefaroni is under the broiler. It won’t take long for the cheese to melt.
- If you are not using a cast iron pan, place the Beefaroni in an oven-safe dish before broiling it.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
