{"id":"1545df7b-e2d0-4a40-828c-55b060969af7","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/1545df7b-e2d0-4a40-828c-55b060969af7","source_url":"https://www.meatloafandmelodrama.com/instant-pot-creamy-shells-beef/","title":"Instant Pot Creamy Shells and Beef","description":"Instant Pot Creamy Shells and Beef is an easy one pot dinner made entirely in the pressure cooker. It's like homemade hamburger helper, with ground beef and pasta in a tomato cream sauce and very kid friendly!","servings":10,"servings_text":"10","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT5M","total_time":"PT20M","image_url":"https://www.meatloafandmelodrama.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/instant-pot-creamy-shells-and-beef-10.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 tablespoon olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 small yellow onion, chopped","item":"small yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"1 pound lean ground beef","item":"lean ground beef","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1 teaspoon sea salt","item":"sea salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper","item":"ground black pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon italian seasoning","item":"italian seasoning","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 1-pound box medium shell pasta","item":"box medium shell pasta","quantity":1,"unit":"1-pound"},{"text":"1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce","item":"jar marinara sauce","quantity":1,"unit":"24-ounce"},{"text":"3 cups water","item":"water","quantity":3,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 1/2 cups heavy cream","item":"heavy cream","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese","item":"shredded Parmesan cheese","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Turn Instant Pot to saute setting, and wait for the display to turn to HOT"},{"number":2,"text":"Add olive oil and onions, and cook until slightly soft"},{"number":3,"text":"Add ground beef, break up with spatula, and cook until no longer pink, stirring frequently to make sure it doesn't stick to pot"},{"number":4,"text":"Season with sea salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic powder, and  hit CANCEl"},{"number":5,"text":"Add shells over ground beef, then add the marinara sauce and water. Do not stir, but press lightly with spoon to ensure pasta is completely covered with sauce and water"},{"number":6,"text":"Place lid on Instant Pot, close, and make sure vent is set to SEALING position"},{"number":7,"text":"Hit PRESSURE COOK for 5 minutes, or half the cooking time on the box of pasta"},{"number":8,"text":"When pressure cooking is done, do a quick release, then remove lid and hit CANCEl to turn cooker off"},{"number":9,"text":"Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, and serve"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T10:05:28.972593+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T10:05:28.972593+00:00"}