Description
Indulge in the creamy comfort of Easy Creamy Beef and Shells, a delightful dish perfect for busy weeknights. In just 30 minutes, you can prepare a satisfying meal that combines tender pasta shells with a rich beef sauce, enriched with a hint of cream. This one-pot wonder is not only budget-friendly but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or enjoying a family dinner, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces medium uncooked shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
- 1/3 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil water in a pot. Cook pasta shells al dente according to package instructions and drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and chili powder, then add tomato sauce and beef broth. Simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Mix in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper. Gently fold in drained pasta shells and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg