Get into this Easy Beefaroni Recipe to help make your your busy weeknights a breeze! Macaroni noodles simmered in a tomato meat sauce until they are perfectly al dente, seasoned to perfection, and sprinkled with cheese. A few simple ingredients make the ultimate comfort food dinner in no time!
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If your household is anything like mine, we have some super busy weeknights! So a quick and easy dinner is always key to making things run smoothly. This beefaroni recipe is in constant rotation!
The best part about this Beefaroni recipe
Simple Recipe: you can make this homemade beefaroni recipe in well under 30 minutes!
Comforting: this easy beefaroni recipe is the ultimate comfort food that will please the entire family.
Simple ingredients: you may have all of these ingredients on-hand. Crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, macaroni noodles, and ground beef are the base of the recipe
What Is Beefaroni?
Beefaroni is a pasta dish made with elbow macaroni, a protein such as ground beef, ground pork, or ground turkey. They are combined in a rich tomato sauce made with diced tomatoes and crushed tomatoes.
The pasta is cooked until al dente, then it is combined and can be placed in a casserole dish. Sprinkle some shredded cheese over the top and bake it. Or you can make it in one large skillet and serve it right from the stovetop!
Key Ingredients
Tomato sauce: you can make it from scratch by using crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasonings.
Ground beef: use brown ground beef, ground turkey, or even ground pork for this homemade version of beefaroni.
Seasonings: Italian seasoning, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper are just of it.
Onions and peppers: diced onions and peppers add a delicious depth of flavor to the tomato meat sauce.
How to Make Homemade Beefaroni
Brown ground beef in a large skillet or large pot over medium heat until there is no more pink. If you are using lean beef or turkey meat, you may need to add in a bit of olive oil.
Drain as much of the excess grease as you can. Remove the meat and add in the diced onions. Saute them for 5 minutes.
Now add in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Then add the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, and tomato paste into the skillet. Stir everything over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
Add about about 2 cups of chicken broth and stir it until fully combined. Allow the tomato sauce to simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste the sauce for salt and pepper and adjust to taste.
Now add the brown ground beef and the macaroni into the skillet with the sauce. Gently stir it to combine. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
Top the American goulash with shredded cheddar cheese or parmesan cheese. Serve right away.
What to Serve with this homemade beefaroni recipe
Keep dinner simple and serve this American Goulash with garlic bread, a side salad, or steamed vegetables. You should definitely serve it with shredded cheddar cheese or parmesan cheese to sprinkle over the top too!
How to Store & Reheat Leftovers
Place the leftover pasta in an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator for up to three days. When you are ready to serve it, take your portion out of the container and place it in a microwaveable dish to reheat.
FAQ
Is beefaroni the same as American Goulash?
Yes American goulash and homemade beefaroni are essentially the same thing. The names are often used interchangeably, along with American chop suey.
Can I freeze leftover beefaroni?
You can freeze the sauce used for the beefaroni recipe, but you should not freeze the cooked pasta. Thaw the sauce, and cook the macaroni noodles to order.
What does beefaroni taste like?
Beefaroni is made with a tomato meat sauce, usually with a lean ground beef or ground turkey. The macaroni along with tomato meat sauce give it a similar taste to spaghetti.
📖 Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- ½ medium Onion diced
- ½ Green or red bell pepper diced
- 1 tablespoon Garlic minced
- 1 15 ounce can Diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
- 2 cups Chicken broth sub water
- ½ pound Elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon Seasoned salt adjust to taste
- 2 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional for spice
- 1-2 cups Cheddar cheese shredded
- Chopped green onions to garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef into the skillet and break it up with a spatula, then cook it until there is no more pink left.
- Once the meat is cooked through, remove any excess grease if there is a lot in the skillet. now add the diced onions and bell peppers and saute them for 5 minutes, or until softened.
- Now pour the diced tomatoes and tomato paste into the skillet with the ground beef. Stir it well until everything is fully combined. Next, stir in the chicken broth.
- Gently pour the elbow macaroni into the skillet, along with the seasonings including: the seasoned salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning (add the red pepper flakes if you are using them). Stir this well so that everything is combined. Cover the skillet with a lid and allow it to simmer for 15 minutes.
- Check the pasta and stir occasionally to ensure it is not sticking to the skillet. If the pasta absorbs all of the liquid before cooking through, add one tablespoon of broth or water at a time.
- Once the pasta is cooked, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese or parmesan cheese over the top, and garnish with chopped green onions. And Enjoy!
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