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This easy beef and shells recipe is one of those classic ground beef and pasta dinners<\/a> where everyone has their favorite version. The beauty of this recipe is that, unlike most options, it is dairy-free. (However, we have a variation below that suggests adding all the cream and cheese your dairy-loving heart desires.)<\/p>\n Our ground beef and shells recipe is also a canvas for whatever spice blend tickles your fancy for the evening. Feeling like southwestern? Add chile powder. Craving Italian? Sprinkle in some basil and oregano. And it’s easy to add more vegetables too.<\/p>\n Cook the pasta following the package instructions and drain well.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Slightly undercook the pasta, and let it finish cooking in the meat and sauce mixture to absorb more flavor.<\/p>\n While the pasta is cooking, heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef with the onion and garlic, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Cook until the meat is no longer pink, five to seven minutes. Add the tomatoes, sauce, sugar, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook, uncovered, to thicken and blend flavors, 10 to 15 minutes.<\/p>\n Stir in the pasta and heat through.<\/p>\n Store leftover ground beef and shells covered in the refrigerator for three to five days. Heat gently in a saucepan or the microwave, adding a little water or broth to loosen the sauce if needed.<\/p>\n Freeze the meat and sauce mixture without the pasta shells for up to six months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. When ready to enjoy, heat the mixture gently, cook pasta shells and combine.<\/p>\n Tomato sauce is a can of tomatoes that have been completely blended and cooked into a smooth sauce. Crushed tomatoes will be slightly chunkier, giving the shells and beef recipe some texture.<\/p>\n Shells are ideal because they catch sauce and bits of beef for a full-flavored bite. But any pasta you have on hand, especially short, chunky types like elbows or radiatore, will work. Here’s a complete guide to pasta shapes<\/a> if you need inspiration.<\/p>\n Add a green salad, some gooey Italian cheese bread<\/a>\u00a0or a more substantial vegetable like this Parmesan roasted broccoli<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I fix this supper when I’m pressed for time. It’s as tasty as it is fast. Team it with salad, bread and fruit for a comforting meal. \u2014Donna Roberts, Manhattan, Kansas<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2107966,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[307308,304328,304993,304998,304292,305487,304338,304390,303966,307320,304988,304368,303887,306848,304347,304268,307307,307514,306297,304350,324623,304388,304020,304395,304005,304398,303883,304403],"categories-v2":[310347,308988,308984,308481,308940,308945,308305,310796,308992,308761,308495,310362,308935,308745,308478,309603,308998,259483,310342,310497,312156,309001,309177,308752,308594,308782,308549,308797,308476,308812],"coauthors":[112911],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"How to Host a Stress-Free Backyard Barbecue","post_link":"\/article\/how-to-host-backyard-barbecue\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Backyard-Barbecue_GettyImages-2103931463_MLedit.jpg"},{"post_title":"Stuffed Shells with 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Diabetic Exchanges<\/b>: <\/B> 3 lean meat"},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4,"reviewCount":23,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-01-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Anne886"},"reviewBody":" It was okay.. It reminds me of Hamburger Helper.. I just added a little more garlic and sprinkle in some Parmesan cheese on top.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-07-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"triniti028"},"reviewBody":" This recipe was delicious! I am lactose intolerant and having a meal that was tasty and<\/strong> something that wouldn't make me nauseous was really nice. I did alter a couple things, less onion and less tomato. Otherwise this recipe was amazing and I would make again!!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-06-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Christina3174"},"reviewBody":"Honestly, I made this up and it was so horribly bland. My husband said he\u2019s rather go clock back into work than finish this meal. Money down the drain and still had to get something fast for dinner.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-10-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MarineMom_texas"},"reviewBody":"We loved this quick and easy almost one pot meal. The only changes I made were to use penne pasta, omit the sugar, and use Italian style tomatoes. Absolutely delicious and we will have this again. Volunteer Field Editor","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-01-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"banut46"},"reviewBody":"this post violated our policy","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-07-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LilyMiller"},"reviewBody":"I made this meal and it was delicious. However, I made a couple alterations to the recipe. I used less onion than recommended, and 2 cloves of garlic. I also added garlic powder and only 1\/2 teaspoon of sugar. I changed the amount of sugar because the tomato sauce was almost sweet.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"AngelaWal"},"reviewBody":"I made almost this same recipe, but it's called Southwestern Goulash. It has a few more seasonings and adds corn. I just can't seem to get much flavor in it, and the family didn't like it. I feel like it's missing something that would make it taste better but not sure what...","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MVPhelan"},"reviewBody":"My picky 3 year old had three helpings of this. Need I say more?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-12-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JuliaRoyal"},"reviewBody":"Quick and easy. Tasty too. The family ate it up. As some suggested, I added bell pepper and corn. I also used oregano, basil, and Adobe seasoning on the meat.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-06-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Guest5075"},"reviewBody":"Simple, easy to make, and tasty!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"novelist"},"reviewBody":"I made this recipe for the first time tonight, and my husband and I both enjoyed it very much. I only gave it four stars though because I didn't follow the recipe exactly. The changes i made were, a can of undiluted tomato soup, and i added a can of mexican corn. Instead of a clove of garlic, added granulated garlic. I served a salad and french bread with this and it went perfectly. There is plenty left to have again tomorrow night This recipe will be a keeper in my home.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"grannygourmet"},"reviewBody":"My mother used to make a dish that was similar to this and called it Chop Suey. I asked her once for the recipe and she said she didn't really use one. I was happy to find this one. My husband and son enjoyed and gave it a higher rating than I did. I felt it lacked something. I'll have to experiment next time to determine what it needs.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pdljmpr"},"reviewBody":"I would add more garlic, not add the sugar, not really a necessary thing and add basil and oregano. Maybe a little sprinkle of parmesan.You could use any mosta in this dish.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sandyken"},"reviewBody":"i grew up with this my mother also added light red kidney beans & used elbow maccaroni instead of shells sometime i kick it up a bit with green pepper","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JKevin"},"reviewBody":"Great weeknight meal, or when a good, fast meal is in order.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-06-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Twokayakers"},"reviewBody":"Just like hamburger helper but much healthier. This recipe made our make-again list!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-08-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jknight0012"},"reviewBody":"Love this recipe. So quick and easy. Since we are not big meat eaters I use only 1\/2 lb. ground beef and add more pasta. I make a pound of pasta and add to meat mixture the amount of cooked pasta that looks good to me. I also substitute 1 tsp basil, 1\/2 tsp oregano, & 1\/2 tsp of thyme for the sugar, pepper and salt. So quick and so good!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"carlottaw"},"reviewBody":"What could substitute shells?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"gmv724"},"reviewBody":"This is American Chop suey ... even better with a little more pasta and a can of undiluted tomato soup instead of the tomato sauce. Comfort food at its best.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-07-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"moongrrl"},"reviewBody":"Really nice with ground turkey and crushed tomatoes with basil.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"nanna52"},"reviewBody":"instead of the corn use mexi corn and use green pepper a little tex mex flavor\/itailan","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mnrogpro"},"reviewBody":"We make this - an old R.I. recipe - they call it \"American Chop Suey\"","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-05-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"delowenstein"},"reviewBody":"I did not have medium pasta shells, so I used Trio Italiano pasta (penne, rotini and shells), 14.5-oz. DICED tomatoes and Italian-style tomato sauce as I didn't have crushed tomatoes OR regular tomato sauce! This dish is delicious and I'm glad I tried the recipe. delowenstein, Volunteer Field Editor","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"krusso"},"reviewBody":"Haven't tried this so my rating is not real but I have to say this is NOT American Chop Suey (and I live in R.I.) since that has green peppers in it and uses elbows not shells.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"27668","romance_copy_dek":"For this beef and shells recipe, pasta shells and ground beef are simmered with tomatoes, onion and garlic for a foolproof weeknight classic.","enhanced_recipe_title":"Stovetop Beef and Shells","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1-1\/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells (about 4 ounces)","IngredientText":"1-1\/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells (about 4 ounces)"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)","IngredientText":"1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 medium onion, chopped","IngredientText":"1 medium onion, chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 garlic clove, minced","IngredientText":"1 garlic clove, minced"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes","IngredientText":"1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce","IngredientText":"1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 teaspoon sugar","IngredientText":"1 teaspoon sugar"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 teaspoon salt","IngredientText":"1\/2 teaspoon salt"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 teaspoon pepper","IngredientText":"1\/2 teaspoon pepper"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Stovetop-Beef-and-Shells_EXPS_TOHD24_27668_ChristineMa_9.jpg","RecipeId":27668,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Christine Ma for Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Stovetop Beef and Shells Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"Stovetop-Beef-and-Shells_EXPS_TOHD24_27668_ChristineMa_9.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Donna","Lastname":"Roberts","City":"Manhattan","StateDescription":"Kansas","IsCommunityCook":false,"TimeCallout":"Prep\/Total Time: 30 min.","MinimumServingQuantity":4,"MaximumServingQuantity":4,"Yield":"4 servings.","DigitalTitle":"Stovetop Beef and Shells","SubmittedTitle":"Quick Goulash","RecipeTypeId":1,"AverageRating":4,"WebPublishedDate":"1\/1\/2018 12:00:00 AM","ContestPlacementId":null,"FbImage":"FB_SDON17_27668_D07_06_3b.jpg","PreparationTimeInMinutes":10,"CookTimeInMinutes":20,"TotalTimeInMinutes":30,"ServingDescription":null,"IsTestKitchenCertified":true,"IsContestWinner":false,"IsCommunityRecipe":false,"PublishedProjectTitle":"Stovetop Beef and Shells","OriginalSourceProject":"Stovetop Beef and Shells","ContestPlacement":"","Trailer":null,"Metadescription":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"I fix this supper when I'm pressed for time. 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Step 1: Cook the shells<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Create the meat and sauce mixture<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Add the pasta<\/h3>\n
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Beef and Shells Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Beef and Shells<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze beef and shells?<\/h3>\n
Beef and Shells Tips<\/h2>\n
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What’s the difference between tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes?<\/h3>\n
Can I use a different pasta shape?<\/h3>\n
What are good sides for beef and shells?<\/h3>\n