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Creamy baked spaghetti with ground beef and tomato sauce in a casserole dish.

Beefaroni

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 630 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces canned tomato sauce
  • 1 1/3 cups beef broth
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ketchup
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni about 2 cups dry
  • 2 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2/3 cup half-and-half
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine the tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, ketchup, dried oregano, and basil. Stir well and set aside.
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  • Season ground beef with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the beef with chopped onion until browned and onions are soft. Drain fat and set aside.
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  • In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic, tomato paste, and flour. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes, until the mixture is smooth.
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  • Slowly pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet, stirring constantly. Allow the sauce to come to a gentle simmer and thicken slightly.
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  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, then drain.
  • Stir the browned beef mixture into the sauce, then mix in the cooked macaroni. Gradually sprinkle in the shredded cheddar cheese along with the half-and-half, stirring until all the cheese melts into a smooth, creamy sauce.
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  • Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
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  • Garnish with a light sprinkle of extra cheese and some parsley before serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 630kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 31gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 835mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Beefaroni
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