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Easy Creamy Beef and Shells

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A simple, budget-friendly, and comforting creamy beef and shells recipe featuring pasta in a tasty meat sauce with a hint of cream.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces medium uncooked shells
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil water for your pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, in a skillet, sauté the onion in the olive oil for 5 minutes over medium heat (ok if it browns a little).
  3. Add the beef to the pan and cook it until it's browned, breaking it up with your spoon as you go along (about 5 minutes). If there's a lot of excess fat, spoon most of it out.
  4. Stir in the garlic and chili powder, then add the tomato sauce and beef broth. Give it a good stir and cook it for 4-5 minutes or so (reduce the heat so it's gently simmering). The sauce should reduce a bit, but don't let it go dry.
  5. Stir in the cream and season with salt & pepper as needed. Let the cream warm through and then toss with the drained pasta shells. Serve immediately.

Notes

This dish is quick to prepare, taking about 30 minutes total. For a richer flavor, allow the sauce to simmer gently to reduce slightly before adding cream. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

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