Description
One Pot Beefaroni is a quick and easy comfort food dish that combines ground beef, elbow macaroni, and savory tomato sauce, all cooked together in one pot for a hassle-free meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean or regular)
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth or water
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional, such as mozzarella, cheddar, or Italian blend)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon until fully browned and onions are translucent.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, beef broth or water, and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning. Stir to combine, then add elbow macaroni, ensuring the pasta is mostly submerged. Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and let simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once the pasta is tender and the sauce thickened, stir in shredded cheese if desired and allow it to melt smoothly into the beefaroni.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: One Pot Beefaroni, comfort food, easy recipe