Description
This Creamy Beef and Shells Recipe is a family-friendly dinner option that combines tender shell pasta with a savory ground beef mixture and a rich, creamy sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering comfort and flavor in every bite. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or cheeses for an added twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz shell pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in shell pasta and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer until pasta is al dente.
- Once the pasta is cooked, stir in cream cheese until melted and well combined with the beef mixture.
- Remove from heat; fold in shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream until fully incorporated.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot garnished with additional cheese or herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg