Creamy Beef and Shells: 5 Steps to the Ultimate Comfort Food!
This Creamy Beef and Shells recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. It features seasoned ground beef, tender pasta shells, and a creamy cheese sauce.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef Lean ground beef recommended
- 1 cup Elbow pasta shells
- 1 cup Milk Whole milk for a creamier sauce
- 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup Butter Unsalted
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt To taste
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper To taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease. Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly. Reduce heat to low and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked pasta and browned ground beef to the cheese sauce. Stir to combine. Serve immediately.
Notes
Enjoy this comforting and delicious Creamy Beef and Shells! Feel free to add your favorite vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.