Description
This beef and shells recipe is incredibly simple to make. It’s a hearty and comforting family meal that you’ll enjoy again and again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 12 oz shell pasta
- 2 cups beef broth (alcohol-free)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Step: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Step: Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Step: Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- Step: Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Step: Add the cooked pasta shells to the skillet and toss well to coat everything in the creamy sauce before serving.
Notes
A simple and easy weeknight meal that’s perfect for a rainy night and curling up on the couch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg