Ingredients
– 1 lb. ground beef (or ground turkey or pork)
– Β½ white onion, finely diced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– Β½ teaspoon paprika
– Β½ teaspoon ground mustard
– Salt and pepper to taste (at least 1 teaspoon salt)
– ΒΌ cup ketchup or tomato sauce
– 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
– 8 oz. dry elbow macaroni (can substitute spiral rotini, penne, shells or other short pasta)
– 2 Β½ cups beef broth (can substitute chicken broth)
– Β½ cup heavy cream, half & half, or whole milk
– 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
1-First, heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion; cook until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are softened, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease if you prefer a lighter dish.
2-Next, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in the cornstarch, Italian seasoning, paprika, ground mustard, salt, and pepper to combine everything well. For a twist, check out this cheesy beefaroni casserole for more ideas on seasonings.
3-Then, add the ketchup and Worcestershire sauce; stir it all together. Whisk in the beef broth, then mix in the dry macaroni noodles. Bring it to a boil, reduce the heat to simmer, cover, and cook for 9-11 minutes until the pasta is tender.
4-Once done, remove the lid and stir the pasta. Add the heavy cream and gradually stir in the cheese until itβs melted and creamy. Let it rest a few minutes for the sauce to thicken, then adjust seasoning as needed. Serve right away for the best taste itβs that simple!
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π³ Use ground turkey or pork as a lighter or different protein alternative.
π§ Adjust salt and seasoning to taste after adding cheese for balanced flavor.
β³ Let the dish rest briefly after cooking to allow the sauce to thicken nicely before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten (can use gluten-free pasta)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 443 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 584 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
