Classic One Pot Beefaroni
This classic one-pot beefaroni recipe is a quick and easy meal, perfect for a family dinner. It combines ground beef, tender macaroni, and a savory tomato sauce, all cooked in a single pot.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained
- 4 cups beef broth (or water + beef bouillon)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a cheddar-mozzarella blend)
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef, breaking it apart, until it's no longer pink, then drain any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
- Pour in tomato sauce, undrained diced tomatoes, and beef broth. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Stir in uncooked elbow macaroni, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Ladle the beefaroni into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning. You can also use ground turkey or chicken as a leaner alternative to ground beef.