Description
Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Shells offer a delicious twist on classic comfort food. Jumbo pasta shells are filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, onions, peppers, and cheese, then baked in a creamy homemade cheese sauce. This easy one-pan dish is perfect for a hearty family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, peeled and diced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 8 oz cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 24 jumbo pasta shells, cooked according to package directions
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble the ground beef into the skillet and cook, stirring often, until browned. Once cooked, remove the beef from the skillet and set aside. Drain any excess fat.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Combine beef and seasoning: Add the cooked beef back into the skillet. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stuff the shells: Fill the cooked pasta shells with the beef mixture and arrange them in a single layer in a glass baking dish.
- Add cheese: Place half of the cheddar cheese cubes into the stuffed shells, using two cubes per shell.
- Make the cheese sauce: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the milk, beef broth, and cornstarch. Heat over medium heat until hot, then add the remaining cheddar cheese. Stir until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Assemble and bake: Pour half of the cheese sauce over the stuffed shells. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Serve the stuffed shells hot, with the extra cheese sauce on the side.
Notes
- Ground beef can be substituted with ground turkey or chicken.
- For a vegetarian option, replace the beef with finely chopped mushrooms, spinach, or a mix of vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 349 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 769mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg