🍝 One-Pot Beefaroni (Easy & Comforting Dinner Recipe)
If you’re craving a hearty, family-friendly meal that comes together with minimal cleanup, this
One-Pot Beefaroni is the perfect choice. Packed with savory ground beef, tender pasta, rich tomato flavor,
and melty cheddar cheese, this dish delivers classic comfort food in just 30 minutes. Best of all,
everything cooks in one pan—making it ideal for busy weeknights.
🧄 Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
👩🍳 Instructions
-
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, diced onion, and minced garlic.
Cook until the beef is fully browned and no longer pink. - Carefully drain any excess grease from the skillet.
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Stir in the uncooked macaroni, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, salt, black pepper,
and Italian seasoning until well combined. -
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 12–15 minutes,
stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and has absorbed the flavors. -
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Cover for about 5 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt.
⏱ Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 520 kcal per serving
- Servings: 6
This One-Pot Beefaroni is warm, filling, and incredibly satisfying—perfect for cozy dinners
or meal prepping for the week. Serve it on its own or with a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Enjoy!
