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Creamy Beef and Shells

Creamy Beef and Shells

Indulge in this creamy beef and shells recipe, a quick and satisfying dinner that's perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 530
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 8 oz medium pasta shells
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta shells in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onions and minced garlic until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
  3. Add beef broth and Italian seasoning to the skillet; simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in heavy cream and let it simmer on low heat for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Gently fold in cooked pasta shells until well-coated with sauce. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Italian seasoning if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 530kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 25gFat: 32g

Notes

This dish can be customized with other proteins or vegetables and is great for meal prep.

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