One-Pot Creamy Beef and Shells
This comforting one-pot creamy beef and shells dish blends tender ground beef, pasta shells, and a rich tomato-cream sauce, perfect for cozy nights.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
- 8 oz. small pasta shells about 2 ½ cups
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in pressure cooker pot, add ground beef, and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add diced onion and sauté for 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in beef broth and tomato sauce. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Add pasta shells, stir, seal pressure cooker, and cook for 10–12 minutes as per your device instructions.
- Allow pressure to release naturally to keep pasta al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer uncovered for 2–3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then top with shredded cheese and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers. Reheat with a splash of broth or cream to maintain creaminess.