Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Shells
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Shells combine the flavors of classic Philly cheesesteak sandwiches with jumbo pasta shells. Ground beef is browned to develop a rich crust, then mixed with sautéed onions, bell peppers, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce for a savory filling. The shells are stuffed with this beef mixture and topped with cheddar cheese cubes before baking in a creamy sauce made from milk, beef broth, and cornstarch thickened with melted cheddar. The result is a hearty dish with tender pasta, melty cheese, and a balanced savory filling.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion diced, small
- 1 bell pepper diced, small green
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper fresh ground
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese cut into small cubes (divided)
- 24 jumbo pasta shells cooked
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup milk (I used whole)
- 1 cup beef broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Add the ground beef to a large cast iron skillet (this browns very well) and brown until a deep brown crust appears before breaking the beef apart.
- Stir the ground beef and brown until a deep crust appears on about 50 or so percent of the beef.
- Remove the beef (you can leave the fat) and add the butter and the onions and bell peppers.
- Let brown for 1-2 minutes before stirring, then let brown for another 1-2 minutes before stirring again.
- Add the beef back into the pan.
- Add the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt and black pepper into the pan and stir.
- Take it off the heat and scoop it into the pasta shells.
- Top each shell with cubes of cheese (use half the cheese for this).
- Using the same pan add the beef broth, milk and cornstarch and whisk before turning the heat back on.
- Add in the rest of the cheddar cheese a little at a time while whisking for 3-5 minutes or until thickened.
- Pour about half the sauce around the shells.
- Bake in the oven for 10 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Serve with the remaining sauce.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 464
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 464kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 754mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 545mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 660IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 344mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.