20 Minute Cheesy Beef and Shells

5 from 3 votes

20 Minute Cheesy Beef and Shells

This cheesy beef and shells recipe is so simple to make with just a few ingredients straight out of your pantry, plus it all comes together in 20 minutes. Comforting, cheesy dinner that the whole family will love!

Cook Time20

Total Time20

Course: Dinner, entree, Main Course, main dish

Cuisine: American, Italian American

Keyword: 20 minute, 20 minute dinner recipe, beef and shells, beef and shells recipe, cheesy beef and shells, cheesy beef and shells recipe

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
8 ounces medium shells pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced onion about 1 small onion
3 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups beef broth
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
4 ounces cubed cream cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Cook 8 ounces medium shells pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to the directions on the package. Drain and rinse them and set aside.
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup diced onion, and 3 teaspoons minced garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions are almost tender, then add 1 pound lean ground beef. Cook and crumble until browned and no pink remains, about 7-10 minutes.
Add 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine. Slowly stir in 2 cups beef broth and 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce. Let it simmer until it starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.
Add in the cooked shell pasta, 4 ounces cubed cream cheese, and 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until all the cheese is melted and it is heated throughout. Serve immediately.

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