Creamy Beef And Shells

Creamy beef and shells
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Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 8oz medium pasta shells
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1 lb 85%/93% ground beef
  • 1 small sweet onion or half medium
  • 2 garlic
  • 1½ t Italian seasoning
  • 2 T flour
  • 2 c beef stock
  • 1 15oz can tomato sauce
  • ¾ c heavy cream
  • 6oz extra sharp white cheddar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Dice onion. Shred/grate cheddar cheese. Boil and salt water, prepare pasta according to directions.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oil in large skillet over medium high. Add beef, cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Take out beef once cooked, set aside.

  3. Step 3

    In same skillet, add onion and cook until translucent. Add garlic and Italian seasoning, ~1min. Add flour until lightly browned, ~1min.

  4. Step 4

    Gradually whisk in beef stock and tomato sauce. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer. Stirring occasionaly, reduce until thickened, ~7min.

  5. Step 5

    Stir in pasta, beef, and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in cheddar until melted.

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