Homemade Beefaroni Recipe

Macaroni noodles and ground beef in a hearty tomato sauce.

5 from 2 votes

This easy homemade beefaroni recipe is filled with ground beef, macaroni, and a tasty tomato sauce that the kids will love. You only need one pot and some basic pantry ingredients to make this simple dinner!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Laurel Perry

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef use an 80% or 85% hamburger meat ratio
1 small yellow onion diced, white also works
2 garlic cloves minced, or to taste
2 cups low sodium beef broth
28 ounces tomato sauce (1 can)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
½ teaspoon ground paprika chili seasoning would be a great addition
½ teaspoon salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
1 cup dry elbow macaroni any short shaped pasta such as ditalini, cavatelli, or shells will work
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion. Cook, breaking up the meat, until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent. Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Drain off excess fat if needed.
1 pound ground beef, 1 small yellow onion, 2 garlic cloves
To the skillet, stir in the beef broth, tomato sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2 cups low sodium beef broth, 28 ounces tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce, ½ teaspoon ground paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the pasta, cover and cook, stirring often, until the pasta is al dente, about 12-15 minutes.
1 cup dry elbow macaroni
Garnish with parsley and serve.
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley

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Notes

Don’t skip simmering the sauce before adding the pasta—this develops the flavors!
Sometimes I like to make this beefaroni recipe nice and cheesy by stirring in freshly-shredded cheese just before serving.
Grab pre-diced onions and minced garlic at the grocery store to speed up prep time.

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