Cheesy Beef and Shells

30-Minute Cheesy Beef & Shells is an easy dinner for a busy night. This recipe is made with just a few ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes! It is packed with flavor and loaded with hamburger, pasta, cheese, and Zoup! Good, Really Good^® Tomato Bisque.

This recipe has become a family favorite! With simple ingredients and served with breadsticks, it makes for an easy and satisfying dinner.

Recipe Tips

• Grate cheese from a block. It melts and tastes better than bagged shredded cheese.
• Use Zoup! Tomato Bisque is a versatile soup with a smooth and velvety texture complemented by a robust flavor. It serves as an excellent base for a variety of meals.
• This versatile recipe can be made with various pasta varieties such as rotini, farfalle (bowtie), and fusilli.
• Freezer friendly! Freeze leftovers in freezer bags, thaw overnight, and reheat on the stovetop for quick and easy meals.
• Ground pork or turkey can be substituted for ground beef.

This recipe is a great way to use ground beef and turn it into a fantastic dinner. The creamy tomato bisque adds depth and richness, while the cheese gives the dish a gooey texture. Plus, it’s ready in no time so that you can feed your family quickly.

Cheesy Beef and Shells is a delicious, easy pasta recipe! It’s packed with creamy tomato bisque, beef, ooey-gooey cheese, and all the incredible flavors you crave in a meal. It only takes 30 minutes to whip up, making it perfect for those busy weeknights or when craving some comforting goodness.

Recipe Variations

Zoup! has other premium, shelf-stable soups that come in nine flavor-forward recipes, like Black Bean Chili and Portabella Mushroom Bisque, which could be used in this recipe. It is an easy swap out, giving you various ways to make this dish. Other varieties include Chicken Potpie, Chicken Noodle, Chicken & Riced Cauliflower, Spicy Chicken ‘Chilada™, Butternut Squash with Brown Butter and Sage, and Garden Vegetable.

Zoup! also introduced Culinary Concentrates™, gourmet broth bases in chicken, beef, and savory vegan. The brand also offers traditional and bone broths, including chicken, beef, veggie, and seafood. I use Zoup! Good, Really Good® Broth uses these broths in several other recipes, like Tortellini Soup (crock pot recipe).

Cheesy Beef & Shells Recipe Ingredients

• Large or medium pasta shells
• Zoup! Good, Really Good^® Tomato Bisque
• Heavy cream
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• Yellow onion
• Fresh garlic
• Pasta water
• Italian seasonings
• Sea salt
• Cream cheese
• Cheddar cheese
• Fresh parsley

How To Make Cheesy Beef & Shells

Cook the pasta in boiling salted water per package instructions; when you drain, save 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the remaining pasta well.

Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet, then cook ground beef with garlic, Italian seasoning, and onions until browned. Remember to crumble the meat as it cooks and drain excess fat.

Gradually add Zoup! Tomato Bisque, pasta water, cream cheese, heavy cream, and cheese. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until reduced and slightly thickened. Ready in just 6-8 minutes!

Add cooked pasta to the mixture and heat for about 1-2 minutes—season with salt and pepper to your liking. Optionally, you can also stir in more cheese for extra flavor.

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