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Homemade Beefaroni

🍽️4 Servings
📅Aug 14, 2026

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 white/yellow onion, chopped
1 tsp olive oil
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
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)
1-1.5 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

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Step 1: 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.
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Step 2: 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.
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Step 3: 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.
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Step 4: Turn off the heat and add cheese. Stir until melted and incorporated. Top with more cheese, if desired, and enjoy!