Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Beef and Shells recipe! This dish features savory ground beef, tender pasta shells, and a velvety cream sauce that will quickly become a family favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights, you can whip up this flavorful meal in under 30 minutes without breaking the bank. Add your favorite veggies for extra nutrition and enjoy a satisfying dinner that pleases everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup pasta shells
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add 2 cups of water to the skillet and bring to a boil. Stir in the pasta shells and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reduce the heat to low, then mix in the cream cheese until it's melted and well combined with the beef.
- Gradually pour in the beef broth while stirring continuously to achieve your desired consistency.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until everything is evenly coated with the creamy sauce.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg