Creamy beef and shells

Description

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion power
• 2 cups beef broth
• 8 ounces dried pasta shells
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

Instructions

1. https://www.thekitchn.com/beef-and-shells-22959477#post-recipe-246870001
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
3. Add 1 pound lean ground beef and cook until cooked through and browned.
4. Season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
5. Stir in 2 cups beef broth, 8 ounces dried pasta shells, and 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce.
6. Cover and cook until the shells are tender and the sauce is slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, shred 8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese (about 2 cups).
8. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half and 2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar until the cheese is melted.