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High-Protein Creamy Beef Shells
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High-Protein Creamy Beef Shells

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @byolyvv46 imports1 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • conchiglie shells (dried)Grains300 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • yellow onion (finely chopped)Produce1 piece
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • Italian seasoningSpices5 g
  • chili flakesSpices2 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices3 g
  • ground beef (lean)Meat500 g
  • tomato pastePantry30 g
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce3 pieces
  • cottage cheeseDairy250 g
  • milkDairy120 ml
  • beef brothPantry200 ml
  • low-fat cheddar (grated)Dairy100 g
  • chives (chopped)Produce10 g

per serving

Nutrition

639kcal

Carbs
63 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
24 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Cook the conchiglie shells until al dente, then drain and set aside.
    Step 1

  2. Brown the beef

    • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and soften the chopped onion.
    • Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
    • Season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, chili flakes and smoked paprika.
    Step 2

  3. Build the sauce

    • Stir in the tomato paste and minced garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant.
    • Pour in the beef broth and let it reduce slightly.
    Step 3

  4. Make it creamy

    • Blend the cottage cheese with the milk until smooth.
    • Lower the heat and stir the cottage cheese mixture into the pan.
    • Add the grated cheddar and stir until melted and creamy.
    Step 4

  5. Combine and serve

    • Add the cooked shells to the pan and toss so the beef fills the shells.
    • Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve hot.
    Step 5
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