Description
Creamy beef and shells is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup small pasta shells
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until softened.
- Stir in beef broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add pasta shells and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and cheese. Mix until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Use low-fat cream for a lighter version.
- Try adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy beef and shells, hearty meal, comfort food, easy recipe