Description
Creamy Beef and Shells is a delightful, comforting dish that marries tender ground beef with pasta shells in a rich, velvety sauce. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, taking only about 30 minutes to prepare while satisfying the whole family. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices to suit your taste preferences and make it a staple in your weekly meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup beef broth
- 8 oz pasta shells (cooked)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz cream cheese (cubed)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Pour in beef broth and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese until smooth.
- Add cooked pasta shells; mix well until coated.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese; let it melt slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg