Southern Garlic Cream Shells with Onion Gravy Beef Bites

✅️Southern Garlic Cream Shells with Onion Gravy Beef Bites 🧄🥩🧅🍝

Creamy pasta meets juicy beef in this one-skillet Southern comfort favorite! Tender bites of beef coated in savory onion gravy, served over rich, garlicky shell pasta—it’s cozy, flavorful, and perfect for any night of the week.

🛒 Ingredients:

🔹️For the Pasta:

12 oz shell pasta

2 tbsp butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup grated Parmesan

Salt and pepper to taste

🔹️For the Beef & Gravy:

1 lb beef sirloin or stew meat, cubed

Salt, black pepper, and 1 tsp garlic powder

1 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp butter

1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced

1 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup beef broth

½ tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)

🔹️For Garnish:

Chopped fresh parsley

👩‍🍳 Directions:

✅️1. Boil the Pasta:

Cook shells in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

✅️2. Brown the Beef:

Season beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then sear beef until browned. Remove and keep warm.

✅️3. Create the Gravy:

Add butter to the skillet. Sauté onions for 5–7 minutes until soft and golden. Stir in flour, cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in broth and Worcestershire. Simmer until slightly thickened. Return beef to the pan and coat well.

✅️4. Prepare Creamy Garlic Shells:

In a separate pan, melt butter, add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Simmer until sauce thickens. Toss in cooked pasta until well coated.

✅️5. Assemble and Serve:

Spoon the creamy garlic shells onto plates or bowls. Top with beef and onion gravy. Finish with a sprinkle of parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!

⏱ Quick Stats:

◾️Prep Time: 10 minutes

◾️Cook Time: 25 minutes

◾️Total: 35 minutes

◾️Serves: 4

🔥 3 Tips for Success:

↪️1. Use a cast iron skillet for the beef and gravy—it enhances browning and flavor.

↪️2. Grate fresh Parmesan for a smoother, richer pasta sauce (pre-shredded doesn’t melt as well).

↪️3. Let the gravy simmer an extra few minutes if you want it thicker—just stir occasionally to avoid sticking.

◾️This Southern-inspired dish brings bold flavors and comforting textures to your table—perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend treat!