One Pan, 30 Minute Homemade Copycat Beefaroni
A homemade version of the classic Beefaroni — ground beef simmered with tomato sauce, pasta, and melted cheddar cheese, all in one pan in just 30 minutes.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large white/yellow onion
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt more to taste
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 6 oz can tomato paste
- 1 cup whole or 2% milk
- 1 cup beef or vegetable broth
- 2 cups uncooked short pasta ziti, macaroni, shells, etc.
- 1 tsp beef bouillon powder optional
- 1.5 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat a large, deep pan over medium heat. Add ground beef and onions with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and salt. Cook until mostly browned. Drain any excess grease, if needed.
- Add tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing it to heat before mixing it into the ground beef. Add tomato sauce, milk and beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Once simmering, stir in uncooked noodles and beef bouillon powder (if using). Cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. Cook for 7-10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir if needed to prevent sticking.
- Turn off the heat and add cheese. Stir until melted and incorporated. Top with more cheese, if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 939mg | Potassium: 661mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 881IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 3mg