Creamy Beef and Shells – Easy Recipes with Ground Beef for the Whole Family
This creamy beef and shells dish is the ultimate comfort food and a staple in easy recipes with ground beef. It’s rich, satisfying, and comes together fast—perfect for busy weeknights. With its blend of quick and easy recipes, easy recipes for dinner, and easy pasta recipes, it’s a guaranteed hit for the whole family. Whether you're craving one pot easy recipes or need a go-to comfort food easy recipe, this one ticks all the boxes.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz medium pasta shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta shells according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Season with Italian seasoning, paprika, mustard powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle flour over the beef mixture and stir well to combine.
- Gradually pour in the beef broth and tomato sauce, stirring until well blended. Let simmer for 5-6 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta shells and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.