Chef Boyardee Beefaroni Recipe

A chef makes a simple dish incredible with his culinary expertise, and chef Boyardee is one such chef. If you are a macaroni lover, then you must taste the macaroni made by chef Boyardee. Once you try this macaroni you will forget the regular macaroni taste and won’t like to eat that again leaving the chef Boyardee macaroni like me. Chef Boyardee’s special macaroni is named beefaroni, based on two of its main ingredients macaroni and beef. After a few tries, and lots of research I collected the chef Boyardee beefaroni recipe and have some own tips and tricks, to make it perfect. Because it’s not so easy to get the perfect dish like a chef with our normal hands. Don’t worry, I will share my experience, the recipe, and the tips and tricks. After reading the entire article and giving it a try you will thank me for sharing such a delicious recipe.

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Chef Boyardee Beefaroni Recipe

Recipe by Lindsay G. Cabral

5.0 from 2 votes

Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium

Servings

5

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

25

minutes

Calories

311

kcal

Total time

30

minutes

Try Chef Boyardee Beefaroni is a classic pasta dish that is simple yet delicious and perfect for a quick and easy meal for any time of the year.  And luckily this dish requires only a few ingredients and a few minutes. This easy-to-make beefaroni contains beef, cheese, and tomato sauce, making it a hearty meal or an enjoyable side dish. Not only is the flavor scrumptious, but the ingredients are also healthy and nutrient dense.
And no worries if you are new to cooking. You can cook this dish from scratch and still complete it in less than an hour. But for that, you have to make a little effort. Let’s scroll down and learn how to make this protein-packed beefaroni in details.

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

• Tools

• Medium size pot

• Mixing bowl 

• Skillet

• Spatula

• Drainer

• Baking pan

• Oven

• Serving plate

how to make Chef Boyardee Beefaroni

•  Boil The macaroni: Take a medium-size pot, put it on the stove, fill half of it with water, and set the heat at a medium-high level. Add a little salt and oil and bring it to a boil. Oil won’t let the macaroni stick with each other, and you will get the perfect boiled macaroni to make the beefaroni.  Now add the macaroni and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes in low, medium heat. Don’t cover and cook; leave it like this.
  
• Cook the Beef: While the macaroni is boiling, let’s cook the beef. Take a skillet to add olive oil or any cooking oil you want. Add the chopped onions, saute it for 20 seconds and add the grounded beef, salt, and pepper. Now saute the beef for 10-12 minutes or until it’s well cooked and turns brown. After the beef is cooked, it will leave moisture out, which means you will see some excess water in the pan.
  
• Drain the Beef and Macaroni: While sauting the beef, you will see some water has come out; you don’t need to use this water, so just drain it. And after the macaroni is boiled, you will also see some extra water is remaining; you have to drain this as well. So drain both the macaroni and beef extra and keep them aside.
  
•  Mix and make the beefaroni : Pour the tomato into a bowl, add sugar, and give it a good mix. Now take a big mixing bowl, add the boiled macaroni, cooked beef, chili powder, tomato mixer, and combine well.
  
• Bake and Serve: Baking is totally optional; if you love cheese, you can follow it and not; it depends on your taste. Pour the beefaroni into a baking pan, add a layer of mozzarella cheese and bake it for 10-12 minutes or until cheese melt completely. Take out the baking pan from the oven, let it cool down, and serve on a serving plate.
  

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Why Should You Try Chef Boyardee Beefaroni

Chef Boyardee Beefaroni is a delicious pasta dish that will appeal to any taste bud. It is a smart way to make your regular macaroni more delicious and healthy. It is perfect for busy families who want easy meals that they can prepare quickly. Because it needs only a few ingredients and is very easy to make. You will need less than 30 minutes to serve this dish to your guest or family. And it tastes great both cooked and chilled, making it an ideal food choice for those hot summer days or cold winter evenings. 

In addition, it’s not only delicious but nutritious as well. The beef in chef Boyardee beefaroni is high in protein content, which means that you’re getting plenty of muscle-building nutrients along with your delicious pasta dish. Meanwhile, the cheese provides essential fats and calcium needed for strong bones and teeth.

Plus it also contains many essential vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for overall health. In addition to all these great health benefits, chef Boyardee beefaroni is low-calorie so you can keep your weight under control while enjoying a satisfying meal.

So what are you waiting for? Give Chef Boyardee Beefaroni a try today!

How To Store Leftover Beefaroni

I have mentioned the number of ingredients according to my need, as I have a big family. If you make this amount of beefaroni, you can serve it to your whole family, 5-6 people. But if your family is small, then some leftovers will be there. What to do with the leftover? Store them for later use.

Just place them in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator. This way, you can store the beefaroni for upto 1 week. Take it out and microwave it for 2 minutes, and it’s ready to eat. 

Tips and Tricks

•  You can use pasta shells or macaroni, whatever you want; it won’t make much difference. 
• Saute the seasoning (garlic and onion) at a lower heat and let them break down slowly. This will hold the sweetness and ensure better flavor. 
• Some of us love hot foods, so we just jump just after taking it out, but it’s not the right way to eat beefaroni. Let it chill for a minimum of 5 minutes. Meanwhile, the sauce will become a little thicker, and the spices will get time to leave yummy essence.

Concussion

Chef Boyardee Beefaroni is a pasta dish that is simple to make and tastes great. With its savory and beefy taste, Chef Boyardee Beefaroni is sure to please everyone. And the required ingredients are very shortlisted; all you need is some ground beef, pasta, breadcrumbs, sauce, and a few spices.

If you want to make this dish versatile and more nutritious, you can change it up to your own taste and add in different vegetables or spices to customize the flavor. But if you want to enjoy the authentic taste of the beefaroni made by chef Boyardee, you have to follow the steps we shared above.