Chef Boyardee Beefaroni Recipe
Chef Boyardee beefaroni is a classic Italian-American dish that has been popular for decades. The dish consists of macaroni and ground beef in a delicious tomato sauce flavored with chili powder.
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Servings: 5
Calories: 166kcal
Equipment
- medium size pot
- mixing bowl
- Skillet
- Spatula
- Drainer
- Baking pan
- Serving plate
Ingredients
- 3 cups of ground beef
- 1 cup of macaroni
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 small chopped onion
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons of chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add chopped onion. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the beef is browned, about 5 minutes.
- Drain off any excess fat from the beef mixture and then add the can of tomato sauce and chili powder. Stir to combine all ingredients in the skillet.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the macaroni. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente, stirring often.
- Drain the macaroni and stir it into the beef mixture in the skillet.
- Pour the mixture into a baking pan and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling.
- Serve with grated cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- To make sure your ground beef cooks thoroughly, chop it into very small pieces before adding it to the skillet.
- Taste the beef mixture before baking in the oven to adjust seasoning if needed.
- For a vegan version, you can substitute ground beef for crumbled tofu or cooked lentils.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free macaroni noodles.
