Beef Stroganoff Stuffed Shells combine two comfort food favorites into one rich, creamy, and hearty baked dish. Ready in less than an hour.
This stuffed shell recipe is a twist on Classic Beef Stroganoff. Here, a delicious ground beef mixture is baked into delicious jumbo shells for a filling Dinner that’s sure to be a family favorite.
Why You’ll Love These Beef Stroganoff Stuffed Shells?
- A hearty oven baked dinner perfect for busy weeknights, cozy evenings, or feeding a family.
- Ground beef, crimini mushrooms, and sour cream create a creamy and flavorful filling, while melted mozzarella adds a tasty finish.
Sabrina’s Beef Stroganoff Stuffed Shells Recipe
Creamy Beef Stroganoff Stuffed Shells are tasty and comforting, baked in one filling dish. Instead of serving up spoonfuls over regular pasta or Mashed Potatoes, everyone can enjoy their own stuffed shell or two. Stuffed pasta is also a great way to enjoy creamy favorites like Chicken Bacon Ranch, or even Philly Cheesesteak. And with the added Variations below, you can take this comfort food to an even more cozy place.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef , (85/15)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter , divided
- 1 cup crimini mushrooms , diced
- 1 cup onions , diced
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1 cup crimini mushrooms , sliced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup sour cream , plus more for topping
- 2 cups beef broth , divided
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese , shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Cook pasta two minutes shy of the instructions, drain, and rinse.
- In a large skillet add the beef on medium-high heat and cook well, breaking it apart as it cooks for about 5-6 minutes.
- Drain fat and remove beef from the pan.
- Add in 2 tablespoons butter, diced mushrooms, onions, and garlic to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on medium-high heat until they're browned.
- Remove mushroom mixture and put with cooked beef.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter along with the sliced mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes on medium-high heat until they're browned, then remove them from the pan.
- Add the ground beef and cooked, diced mushroom mixture back to the pan.
- Add in the Worcestershire sauce, sour cream, and 1 cup of beef broth and stir well.
- Set ¼ cup of mozzarella cheese aside. Add the remaining mozzarella cheese and stir to just combine.
- Add the jumbo shells to a 9×13-inch baking dish. Scoop mixture into the jumbo shells.
- Pour the remaining 1 cup broth on the sides of the pasta along with the cooked sliced mushrooms.
- Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover, then top with reserved mozzarella cheese and bake until melted for about 3-5 minutes. Serve with a drizzle or scoop of sour cream on top if desired.
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Chef’s Note
Cooking the pasta two minutes short of the package directions helps them hold their shape with stuffing. Plus, they’ll continue to soften and cook as they bake in the beef broth, giving a nice and tender result.
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Can this be made ahead of time?
You can prepare this dish up to 24 hours in advance. Make sure to let it cool for 30 minutes before covering and refrigerating. When ready to serve, cover with foil and reheat at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Add a splash of beef broth if the pasta looks dry, and serve with fresh sour cream if desired.
How to Store
- Serve: Don’t leave at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
- Store: Once they have cooled, transfer them to an airtight container or cover the baking dish in plastic wrap or tin foil, refrigerated for 3-4 days.
- Freeze: Cover the shells tightly in plastic wrap followed by tin foil to store in the freezer. for about 3 months.
Variations
- Cheese: Add other types of cheese like cheddar, provolone, gouda, parmesan, or asiago cheese to go along with the mozzarella.
- Seasonings: Sprinkle some of your favorite herbs and seasonings over the top. Fresh parsley, oregano, basil, thyme, black pepper, paprika, or red pepper flakes make great additions.
- Meat: If you’re looking for ways to make a lighter meal, use lean ground beef, or ground turkey. Ground turkey will change the flavor of the entire meal quite a bit, so keep that in mind.
- Vegetables: Add some additional taste and texture by stirring in your favorite vegetables with the beef. Chopped bell peppers, carrots, frozen peas, or diced tomatoes are all great options.
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