Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Shells
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Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Shells
Description
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Shells feature lean ground beef browned and mixed with softened onions and green bell peppers, then seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, and black pepper. These flavorful meat mixtures fill cooked jumbo pasta shells, each stuffed with cheddar cheese cubes for pockets of melted richness. The filled shells are arranged in a baking dish and topped with a smooth cheese sauce made by gently melting cheddar into a heated blend of milk, beef broth, and cornstarch, which thickens as it cooks. Baking melds the components together, offering a dish that balances meaty, cheesy, and creamy textures.
The combination of browned ground beef with sautéed vegetables reflects the Philly cheesesteak inspiration, while the pasta shells provide a tender, chewy base. The cheddar contributes sharpness and gooeyness, and the sauce binds the ingredients while enriching each bite. This recipe is suitable as a main course and serves multiple mouths, making it practical for family dinners or guests.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion peeled and diced, small
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 24 jumbo pasta shells cooked according to package directions
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble the ground beef in to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until completely browned. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside. Drain the fat from the pan.
- Add the butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat. When the butter is melted, add the diced onion and bell pepper and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the browned beef back to the skillet. Add the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, and pepper; mix well. Cook the mixture for about 2 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Fill the cooked pasta shells with the meat mixture and place in an even layer in a glass baking dish.
- Add half of the cheddar cheese cubes to the stuffed shells (we stuffed two cheese cubes into each shell).
- In a medium sauce pan, whisk together the milk, beef broth, and cornstarch. Heat the mixture over medium heat until hot, then add the remaining cheddar cheese; stir until melted and the sauce thickens. Pour half of the sauce over the stuffed shells in the pan.
- Bake the stuffed shells at 350F for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot with the extra cheese sauce on the side.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 349 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 349kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 477mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 664IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 339mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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