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One Pot Beefaroni: Family-Friendly Comfort Food
Youssef Hb

One Pot Beefaroni

A hearty, family-friendly one-pan dish combining ground beef, pasta, and tomato sauce for effortless comfort food with balanced protein and carbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ground beef, 1 pound
  • Diced onion, 1 medium
  • Minced garlic, 2 cloves
  • Elbow macaroni, 2 cups
  • Tomato sauce, 28 oz
  • Beef broth, 2 cups
  • Italian seasoning, 1 tbsp
  • Mozzarella, 1 cup
  • Parsley, 1/4 cup
  • Parmesan, 1/4 cup

Method
 

  1. Heat 6-quart pot over medium heat until warm.
  2. Add ground beef and onion, sauté 3 minutes until browned.
  3. Add garlic, stir 1 minute avoiding burnt edges.
  4. Cook 5 minutes total, drain excess fat.
  5. Add pasta, tomato sauce, broth, and Italian seasoning.
  6. Simmer 10 minutes until pasta is tender and broth thickens.
  7. Stir in mozzarella until melted.
  8. Top with parsley and Parmesan before serving.

Notes

Use plant-based crumbles for vegetarian version.
Omit cheese for dairy-free option.
Leftovers thicken after refrigeration.
Shallots or vegetable broth are suitable substitutions.
Use any small pasta shape if elbow macaroni is unavailable.