Creamy Beef and Shells (Easy One-Pot Meal)
A creamy, hearty one-pot meal combining tender ground beef, pasta shells, and rich flavors for a quick and comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground chuck hearty, meaty flavor
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil to start things with a nice sizzle
- 1 medium onion diced
- 5 cloves garlic sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes for a little kick
- 28 ounces plum tomatoes crushed by hand to keep it chunky
- 4 cups low sodium beef stock to enrich every bite
- 1 pound medium shells pasta for perfect creamy soak-up
- 1 cup heavy cream to bring all the richness together
- 0.5 cup grated Pecorino Romano to add saltiness and tang
- 0.25 cup basil leaves hand torn for fresh herbal notes
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in your pressure cooker pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add ground chuck and brown it well, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Stir in sliced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in hand-crushed plum tomatoes and beef stock, bring to a boil.
- Add medium shells pasta, reduce heat to simmer and cook uncovered for 12-15 minutes until pasta is tender but not mushy.
- Stir in heavy cream and grated Pecorino Romano, cook for another 2-3 minutes until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
Notes
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days or can be frozen for longer storage. Reheat gently to maintain creamy texture.