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Creamy Beef and Shells

Creamy Beef and Shells

Creamy Beef and Shells is a hearty dish with tender pasta shells, ground beef, and a savory sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large cast iron skillet
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces medium pasta shells
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ medium sweet onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  • Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat. Set aside.
  • Add onion to the skillet, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg
Keyword beef, Comfort Food, Creamy Beef and Shells, easy recipe, Pasta
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