Creamy Beef and Shells: The Easy Indulgence You’ll Love
This creamy beef and shells dish is an easy indulgence perfect for any night of the week. You’ll fall in love with its rich flavors and comforting texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Contains Meat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces shell pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat and return the beef to the skillet.
- Cook shell pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- Add heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the beef.
- Stir in the cooked pasta and cheese. Cook until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Beef and Shells, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food