Creamy Beef and Shells

Creamy Beef and Shells

from spaceshipsandlaserbeams.com
25 min
8 servings

Make this simple creamy beef and shells recipe as a one-pan easy dinner recipe that’s like the hamburger helper but much tastier.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces medium pasta shells
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ medium onion (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 15 ounce can tomato sauce
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 6 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, about 1½ cups)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain well.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until brown, about 3 to 5 minutes, crumbling the ground beef. Drain excess fat and set aside.

  3. 3

    Add onion to the skillet, cook stirring frequently until translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, and mustard powder then cook about 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.

  6. 6

    Gradually whisk in beef stock and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, then simmer. Stir occasionally until reduced and slightly thickened, about 6 to 8 minutes.

  7. 7

    Stir in pasta, beef, and heavy cream, then heat through.

  8. 8

    Stir in cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.

  9. 9

    Serve warm and enjoy!