One-Pot Creamy Beef and Shells
This dish offers comfort through its creamy sauce and savory beef, making use of a pressure cooker for convenience and flavor depth.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 8 oz small pasta shells
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Kosher salt to taste
- cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in your pressure cooker on sauté mode. Once shimmering, add ground beef and brown it.
- Add diced onion to the pot, cooking until soft and fragrant.
- Introduce garlic and Italian seasoning, letting them meld for a minute.
- Pour in beef broth and tomato sauce, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Add pasta shells, seal the cooker, and cook at high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Use quick release; open the lid when safe.
- Stir in heavy cream over low heat, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese, allowing it to melt gently.
Notes
Ensure an especially creamy and smooth final product, sprinkle parsley for additional garnish.