# Creamy Beef & Shells

Creamy beef and shells: a one pot winter wonder

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 17 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large, diced yellow onion
- 1 minced shallot
- 7 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 to taste salt
- 1 to taste pepper
- 1 or 2 tsp, to taste chili flakes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup, room temperature heavy cream
- 1 lb pasta shells
- 5 oz aged cheddar cheese
- 1 to garnish fresh chives

## Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a pan. Add onion, shallot, chili flakes, paprika, italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Sauté until soft.
2. Add minced garlic and cook for one minute.
3. Add ground beef, season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned.
4. Add tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes.
5. Pour in beef broth and cream. Bring to a gentle boil.
6. Reduce heat to low, add uncooked pasta shells, and stir well.
7. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce has thickened.
8. Sprinkle in shredded cheese and stir until melted.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning. Top with extra cheese and fresh chives.

## Equipment

- large deep pan

## Source

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- Extracted: 2025-04-07

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