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Creamy Beef And Shells

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Rich, cheesy and packed with savory ground beef, this Creamy Beef and Shells recipe is the ultimate quick comfort food. Ready in just 25 minutes, these tender pasta shells are coated in a creamy tomato beef sauce and melted sharp cheddar for an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

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

1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce

¾ cup heavy cream

6 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1½ cups)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 3–5 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns. Drain excess fat and set aside.

In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until translucent.

Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, and mustard powder. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute until lightly browned.

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

Stir in the cooked pasta, browned beef, and heavy cream. Heat through.

Add shredded cheddar cheese and stir until fully melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

For extra creaminess, add an additional ¼ cup heavy cream.

Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.

Freshly shredded cheese melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.

Add spinach or mushrooms for extra vegetables.

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