This Creamy Beef and Shells recipe is a delicious, budget-friendly, and comforting meal that combines pasta with a tasty meat sauce and a hint of cream. It's simple to make and ready in just 30 minutes!

#### Ingredients:

- 1.5 pounds ground beef

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- Black pepper, to taste

- Sazon Perfecta seasoning, to taste

- 2 cups pasta shells

- 1/4 cup oil

- 4 cups water

- 2 tablespoons Knorr granulated chicken broth

- 4 tablespoons Knorr granulated tomato broth

- 3 serrano peppers, chopped

- 1/2 onion, sliced

- 1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies)

- A handful of cilantro, chopped

- Garlic powder, to taste

- Onion powder, to taste

- 1 bay leaf

#### Instructions:

1. **Cook the Ground Beef:**

   - In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with minced garlic, black pepper, and Sazon Perfecta seasoning. Cook until the beef is no longer pink. Drain the fat and set the beef aside.

2. **Brown the Pasta Shells:**

   - In a deep skillet, heat 1/4 cup of oil over medium heat. Add the pasta shells and cook until they are golden brown, stirring frequently. This process is similar to browning rice or roni.

3. **Combine Beef and Pasta:**

   - Add the cooked ground beef to the browned pasta shells in the skillet.

4. **Prepare the Sauce:**

   - Add 4 cups of water to the skillet.

   - Stir in the Knorr granulated chicken broth and tomato broth.

   - Add the chopped serrano peppers, sliced onion, can of Rotel, and chopped cilantro.

   - Season with garlic powder and onion powder to taste.

   - Add the bay leaf for extra flavor.

5. **Cook the Pasta:**

   - Stir everything together, cover the skillet, and cook over medium-high heat until the pasta shells are tender and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.

6. **Serve:**

   - Once the pasta is tender, remove the bay leaf and serve the creamy beef and shells hot.

Enjoy this easy-to-make creamy beef and shells recipe! It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.