Creamy Beef and Shells
This dish is very similar in look and taste as a popular Hamburger Helper meal, but better because of the fresh ingredients used.
Adapted from Sweet and Savory Meals
This dish is very similar in look and taste as a popular Hamburger Helper meal, but better because of the fresh ingredients used.
Adapted from Sweet and Savory Meals
- 8 ounces medium pasta shells
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small sweet onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 can marinara sauce (15 oz)
- 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Cook pasta according to package directions and drain well. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Remove beef from skillet and drain most of the grease, leaving a small amount.
Add onion to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic and continue stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef broth until combined. Add marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, parsley, oregano, and paprika and stir until combined.
Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes or until mixture is reduced and thickened slightly.
Add beef back to the skillet, and stir in cooked pasta until well mixed.
Stir in heavy cream until well blended and heated through, 2-3 minutes. Check for taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
Add sour cream and stir until well blended. Add cheese and stir until melted, about 1-2 minutes.
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 572kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 31g48%
- Saturated Fat 15g75%
- Cholesterol 151mg51%
- Sodium 684mg29%
- Potassium 731mg21%
- Total Carbohydrate 36g12%
- Dietary Fiber 2g8%
- Sugars 7g
- Protein 36g72%
- Calcium 21 mg
- Iron 26 mg
- Vitamin D 56 IU
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Serve with additional parsley for garnish if desired.