Beef and Cream Shells (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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Shells pasta, 8 ounces.
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Olive oil, 1 tablespoon.
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Chopped half of a medium onion.
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Ground beef, 1 pound, lean.
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Three minced garlic cloves.
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1 teaspoon of chili powder.
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Tomato sauce, 14 ounces.
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Beef broth, about ⅓ cup.
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Heavy cream, ¼ cup.
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Salt and pepper, adjust to your taste.
# Instructions:
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Bring water to a boil. Toss in the shells. Cook them until firm but not hard. Drain and put them aside.
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Heat up oil and sauté the onion for 5 minutes. Drop in the ground beef, cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Remove extra grease. Add garlic and the chili powder.
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Stir in broth with tomato sauce and let it bubble gently for a few minutes. Pour in the cream. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Mix your cooked pasta into your sauce. Serve while it’s piping hot.
# Notes:
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Great for quick weeknight eats.
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Won't hurt your wallet.
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Done in just half an hour.
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Feeds 4-6 people.