20 Minute Cheesy Beef and Shells
User Reviews
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
402 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American, Italian-American Fussion
20 Minute Cheesy Beef and Shells
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This cheesy beef and shells recipe is so simple to make with just a few ingredients straight out of your pantry, plus it all comes together in 20 minutes. Comforting, cheesy dinner that the whole family will love!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 8 ounces shell pasta medium
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup onion about 1 small onion, diced
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 (15-ounce) tomato sauce canned
- 4 ounces cream cheese cubed
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cook 8 ounces medium shells pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to the directions on the package. Drain and rinse them and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup diced onion, and 3 teaspoons minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions are almost tender, then add 1 pound lean ground beef. Cook and crumble until browned and no pink remains, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine. Slowly stir in 2 cups beef broth and 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce. Let it simmer until it starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the cooked shell pasta, 4 ounces cubed cream cheese, and 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until all the cheese is melted and it is heated throughout. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
402kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
890mg
(37%)
Potassium
536mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
715IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
253mg
(25%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 890mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 536mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 715IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 253mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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