One Pot Cheesy Beef and Shells
This cheesy beef and shells recipe is a comforting and simple ground beef pasta with a silky cheese sauce.
Equipment
- 1 Large pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 0.5 medium onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
- 0.5 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese cubed
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Brown your ground beef in a large pot on medium heat until fully cooked with a bit of color at the edges - about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Toss in your chopped onion and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, garlic powder, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour in the 2 cups of beef broth and bring it to a boil.
- Add in your uncooked medium shells, reduce heat to a simmer, and let it cook covered for about 10 to 12 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce, cook for 2-3 minutes, and fold in cubed Velveeta cheese until it melts.
Notes
Serve the cheesy beef and shells immediately. If the dish appears to dry out, feel free to add a splash of extra broth or cream to bring back the creamy texture.