Beefy Macaroni Skillet: Easy One-Pot Dinner Recipe!
Beefy Macaroni Skillet is an easy one-pot dinner recipe featuring ground beef, elbow macaroni, and a savory tomato sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (optional)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella (optional)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil elbow macaroni until al dente – classic base for this easy weeknight dinner idea. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and brown the beef. Add chopped onion and garlic, cooking until softened – perfect base for a hearty, beefy meal.
- Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (if using), paprika, and Italian seasoning. Let it simmer – major comfort food flavor unlocked!
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together. Stir in cheese if you want it extra creamy – total crowd-pleaser move!
- Sprinkle fresh parsley on top for that final pop of freshness. This one-pot pasta is perfect for family dinner nights or meal prep wins!
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated for quick meals.
- Adjust the spices according to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~480
- Sugar: ~6g
- Sodium: ~800mg
- Fat: ~20g
- Saturated Fat: ~8g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~50g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Protein: ~26g
- Cholesterol: ~70mg