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4.9 from 165 votes

Easy Creamy Beef and Shells

This 30-minute creamy beef and shells recipe is simple to make. It's a budget-friendly and comforting meal that has pasta in a tasty meat sauce with a hint of cream!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 481 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces medium UNCOOKED shells
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Boil water for your pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, in a skillet, sauté the onion in the olive oil for 5 minutes over medium heat (ok if it browns a little).
  3. Add the beef to the pan and cook it until it's browned, breaking it up with your spoon as you go along (about 5 minutes). If there's a lot of excess fat, spoon most of it out.
  4. Stir in the garlic and chili powder, then add the tomato sauce and beef broth. Give it a good stir and cook it for 4-5 minutes or so (reduce the heat so it's gently simmering). The sauce should reduce a bit, but don't let it go dry.
  5. Stir in the cream and season with salt & pepper as needed. Let the cream warm through and then toss with the drained pasta shells. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Serves 4-6 depending on how much people eat.

Nutrition Information

Calories 481kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 91mg (30%) Sodium 687mg (29%) Potassium 899mg (26%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 797IU (16%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 481

% Daily Value*

Calories 481kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 687mg 29%
Potassium 899mg 19%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 797IU 16%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.