30-minute Creamy Beef and Shells
A simple, budget-friendly meal that combines pasta shells with ground beef in a savory, creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick and comforting dinner, this recipe is packed with flavors from a blend of spices and seasonings.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1 clove garlic minced
- Black pepper to taste
- Sazon Perfecta seasoning to taste
- 2 cups pasta shells
- 1/4 cup oil
- 4 cups water
- 2 tablespoons Knorr Granulated Chicken Stock
- 4 tablespoons Knorr Granulated Tomato Stock
- 3 serrano peppers chopped
- 1/2 onion sliced
- 1 packet rutile or diced tomatoes
- A handful of fresh cilantro chopped
- Garlic powder to taste
- Onion powder to taste
- 2 packages of Sazon Rouge or red seasoning mix
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat with minced garlic, black pepper, and Sazon Perfecta seasoning until browned.
- Brown the pasta: In a separate deep skillet, brown the pasta shells in 1/4 cup of oil over medium heat, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted.
- Combine meat and pasta: Drain the fat from the ground beef, then add the meat to the browned pasta shells.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Pour in 4 cups of water, 2 tablespoons of Knorr Granulated Chicken Stock, 4 tablespoons of Knorr Granulated Tomato Stock, chopped serrano peppers, sliced onion, diced rutile (tomatoes), chopped cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, Sazon Rouge, and bay leaf.
- Simmer: Stir well, cover the skillet, and cook over medium-high heat until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy this creamy, flavorful Mexican pasta with ground beef!
Notes
For extra creaminess, add 1/2 cup of heavy cream or sour cream during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 400kcal
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