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Philly Cheese Steak Stuffed Shells

Philly Cheese Steak Stuffed Shells: Comforting Family Favorite

Enjoy a comforting family favorite with Philly Cheese Steak Stuffed Shells, loaded with ground beef, vegetables, and gooey cheese.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef can substitute with thinly sliced chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Butter for sautéing vegetables
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion diced, optional
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper diced; can use red or yellow
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup can substitute with barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
For the Cheese Filling
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese can substitute with provolone
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 cup Milk can substitute with cream
  • 1 cup Beef Broth can substitute with chicken or vegetable broth
For the Pasta
  • 12 pieces Jumbo Pasta Shells cooked al dente

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking dish.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, about 6–8 minutes.
  3. Melt butter in the skillet and sauté onion and bell pepper for about 4 minutes until softened.
  4. Combine the beef with the sautéed vegetables and mix in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, cooking for about 2 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and fold in half of the cheddar cheese until melted.
  6. Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente, then stuff with the beef and cheese mixture.
  7. In the skillet, combine beef broth, milk, and cornstarch over medium heat, whisking until thickened, then stir in remaining cheddar.
  8. Pour half of the cheese sauce around the stuffed shells in the baking dish.
  9. Bake for about 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and melted.
  10. Drizzle remaining cheese sauce on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Pair with a crisp salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.

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