Canned Beef-a-Roni

3h
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Brown 2 pounds of ground beef, par-cooking it until it's still pink, then season it well and set aside.
  2. 2Caramelize one diced onion in the same pan used for the beef.
  3. 3Add tomato paste and bone broth to the pan with the caramelized onion, mix, and bring to a simmer.
  4. 4Add the par-cooked beef back to the simmering mixture.
  5. 5Add a half cup of elbow noodles to the bottom of pint jars.
  6. 6Add 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese to each jar.
  7. 7Add one scoop of the meat mixture to each jar, followed by one scoop of liquid, ensuring more liquid than meat.
  8. 8Use a knife or long spatula to stir the ingredients in the jars, distributing the macaroni and de-bubbling.
  9. 9Ensure 2 inches of headspace in each jar for pasta expansion.
  10. 10Water bath the jars for 3 hours.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • tomato paste
  • bone broth
  • 0.5 cup elbow noodles
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Equipment

cannerpint jarsknifelong spatula

Tips

  • Par-cook the ground beef because it will continue to cook in the canner.
  • Ensure more liquid than meat in the jars so the pasta can absorb it and cook properly.
  • Stir ingredients in the jars to distribute macaroni and de-bubble, ensuring 2 inches of headspace for pasta expansion.