Creamy Beef and Shells

Creamy Beef and Shells

A quick/easy ground beef recipe, this is a pasta dish that will be on your dinner table all week long! So creamy and so comforting!

Adapted from : damndelicious.net

INGREDIENTS :

  • 1 1/2 cups  cheddar cheese  (freshly grated)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper  (to taste)
  • 1/4 cup  sour cream 
  • 3/4 cup  heavy cream 
  • 1 (15oz can)   marinara sauce 
  • 1 cup  beef stock 
  • 2 tablespoons  all-purpose flour 
  • 1/2 teaspoon  smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon  dried oregano 
  • 1 teaspoon  dried parsley 
  • 1 teaspoon  Italian seasoning 
  • 5 cloves  garlic  (minced)
  • 1  small sweet onion  (diced)
  • 1 pound  ground beef 
  • 1 tablespoon  olive oil 
  • 8 ounces  medium pasta shells 


INSTRUCTIONS :

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of boiling salted water and drain well.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, breaking it with a wooden spoon. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  • To the same skillet, add diced onion, and cook for 2minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Whisk in flour until lightly browned, for about 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in beef stock and stir to combine. Add marinara sauce and stir in Italian seasoning, dried parsley, oregano, and paprika.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Stir in cooked pasta, add back beef.
  • Stir in heavy cream until heated through, about 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
  • Stir in sour cream.
  • Stir in cheddar cheese until melted, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, garnish with parsley if desired.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Easter Chocolate Lasagna

Image
This is for YOU, the chocolate lover out there who is looking for a chocolate-y treat that is actually quite light! Chocolate Lasagna is a dessert you don’t want to miss! Adapted from :  centercutcook.com INGREDIENTS :  Cream Cheese Layer: 1 cup Cool Whip 1 teaspoon vanilla 8 oz cream cheese-softened 1 cup powdered sugar ½ cup unsalted butter-softened Topping: 1 ½ cups crushed Oreo 2 cups Cool Whip Peeps bunnies, Easter egg candies… Chocolate Pudding Layer: 2 and 3/4 cups cold milk 2 (3.9 oz.) packages chocolate instant pudding Oreo Crust: ½ unsalted butter-melted 36 Oreo cookies INSTRUCTIONS : Number one : In a food processor finely crushed Oreo cookies into fine crumbs. If you don’t have food processor, place Oreo cookies into ziplock bag and crush the cookies with a rolling pin. Number two : Using a fork mix crushed Oreo with melted butter, then press the mixture into the bottom of 9 x 13 inches dish. Place in the fridge to firm. Number three : Beat cream cheese, softened b...
Read more

Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Image
Slow cooker cajun chicken alfredo is a savory dish for pasta night! Let the slow cooker work it’s magic to make this perfect spicy dinner for your family. If you love a bit of spice with your Alfredo pasta, you need to try this recipe. Adapted from :  midwesternmoms.com INGREDIENTS :  garlic powder kosher salt and black pepper 2 cloves garlic smashed 3 cups of heavy cream 4 cups of low sodium chicken broth 4 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons coarse cajun seasoning 5 oz freshly shredded parmesan cheese 1 pound chicken breasts 1/2 cup hot water 1 pound of uncooked penne pasta 1 pound smoked sausage sliced into 1 inch pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil INSTRUCTIONS :  Number one : Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper and a sprinkle of garlic powder. Number two : Heat olive oil over high heat and quickly sear chicken breasts on both sides. Number two : Add chicken breasts,sausage, heavy cream, chicken broth, butter, garlic cloves and 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, c...
Read more

Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Barbecue Wings

Image
These barbecue chicken wings cook to tender perfection in your slow-cooker and then become crispy and nicely charred under your broiler. So toss them in the Crockpot and forget about them for several hours because you have better things to do. Then just before serving, make use of that broiler for smokehouse flavor and crispness. Adapted from :  gooddinnermom.com Ingredients :  3 pounds fresh chicken wing drumettes* 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2–3 tablespoons chili pepper paste, to taste 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup good honey Instructions : Number one : In a 5-quart slow cooker on low, add the honey, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, chili pepper, salt and garlic. Stir to combine. Add the chicken wings. Stir until the wings are well-coated. Cover and cook for 1 to 2 hours on high (or 2½ to 3 hours on low), until the wings are cooked through. Number two : Remove the wings from the slow cooker and place on a ...
Read more