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Cheesy Beef & Shells

A hearty and delicious dinner, this Cheesy Beef & Shells is an easy winner among the whole family. Quick and easy.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 940kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 8- ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 8 ounces small pasta shells
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef until just browned. Transfer the cooked beef to a separate bowl.
  • Cook the diced yellow onions in the leftover oil until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and continue to sauté for about 45 seconds.
  • Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the onions and garlic. Then, slowly pour the beef broth into the skillet, stirring the entire time (this should start to thicken into a sauce).
  • Turn the heat to high and allow the sauce to boil for 1-2 minutes.
  • Then add the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, and pasta shells to the skillet.
  • Combine the ingredients thoroughly, then cover the skillet and simmer on medium-low heat for 10 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked.
  • Turn the heat to low. Remove the lid and pour the shredded cheese and the heavy cream into the skillet. Mix the ingredients in until the cheese has fully melted and combined with the pasta.
  • Add the cooked beef back to the pasta skillet and gently fold in.
  • Allow the pasta to cook for a few minutes longer to heat the beef. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 940kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 1848mg | Potassium: 815mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1523IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 585mg | Iron: 4mg