Easy 20 Minute BeefaRoni with Smoked Mozzarella
Beefaroni, a meal engrained on our taste buds and in our hearts. This Easy 20 Minute BeefaRoni with Smoked Mozzarella is made with with simple ingredients and tastes better than the canned version! Join in on this taste of nostalgia and be reminded of a time when life was simple.
Ingredients
Caramelized Red Onion
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1.5 cups Red Onion diced
Beefaroni
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 2 cups Macaroni Noodle
- ¼ cup Water (or wine)
- 14.5 oz Can Diced Tomatoes
- 14.5 oz Can Crushed Tomatoes
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 7-8 oz Smoked Mozzarella
- 1 tablespoon Bouillon Flavor optional
Beefaroni Seasonings
- 1 tbsp Garlic Paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1 tablespoon Dried Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Season All
- ¼ cup Italian Dried Parsley
Instructions
Caramelized Red Onion
- In a large skillet on medium/high heat, add butter.
- Once butter is melted, add chopped red onion and sauté stirring frequently.
- Season liberally with salt and pepper and continue to stir.
- Add in up to ¼ cup or water or wine to deglaze the pan. Scrape bits off the bottom of the pan and continue to cook until onions are caramelized. This takes about 10 minutes.
Beefaroni
- To the same pan, add ground beef and cook breaking down into smaller bits.
- Add in seasonings and stir until well combined.
- Stir in canned tomatoes and beef broth.
- Pour in macaroni and stir until ingredients are thoroughly combined and noodles are emerged in liquid.
- Cover and cook on low for 15 minutes until noodles are cooked through and liquid has evaporated.
- Add in half of the cheese and parsley and stir.
- Top beefaroni with remaining cheese and parsley and serve immediately!