Chelsea's Messy Apron · by Chelsea Lords★ 5.0 (3)
Creamy Beef and Shells
NUTRITION · PER SERVING30M COOK
CAL 35%·PRO 70%
CARBS 49G28% OF CAL
4G FIBER38G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 41G53% OF CAL
19G SAT22G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A homemade one-pot pasta with seasoned ground beef, shells, and a creamy sauce. Family-friendly comfort food ready in 30 minutes.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 5- 3-1/4 cups medium shells pasta (uncooked)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup finely diced yellow onion
- Salt and pepper
- 1 pound lean ground beef (93/7)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 to 4 cloves)
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 5 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth (see note 1)
- 1 cup heavy cream (see note 2)
- 1-1/2 cups freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (see note 3)
- Sour cream (lite or fat-free is great; for serving)
- Fresh cilantro (or green onions, optional, for serving)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 30M
CAL 35%·PRO 70%
CARBS 49G28% OF CAL
4G FIBER38G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 41G53% OF CAL
19G SAT22G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 15m
- Sodium
- 632mg
- Total sugar
- 7g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 534mg
- Calcium
- 294mg
- Iron
- 5mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 632MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.