Creamy Beef and Shells: Easy Comfort Food for Busy Nights
A delicious and easy recipe for creamy beef and shells that is perfect for busy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Contains Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces small pasta shells
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
- Drain excess fat and add beef broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Bring to a simmer, then add the pasta shells and cook until al dente.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes.
- This dish can be made in advance and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg