Mexican Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Mexican Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning (can use low-sodium); 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese; 14 -16 large pasta shells; 1 cup salsa; 1 cup taco sauce (NOT enchilada sauce); 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded; 1 1/2 cups tortilla chips, crushed (optional); 3 green onions, chopped; 1 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning (can use low-sodium)
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese
14 -16 large pasta shells
1 cup salsa
1 cup taco sauce (NOT enchilada sauce)
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups tortilla chips, crushed (optional)
3 green onions, chopped
1 cup sour cream

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
In a frying pan cook ground beef; add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions. Add cream cheese, cover and simmer until cheese is melted. Blend well. Set aside and cool completely.
3
While the ground beef is cooking, cook the pasta shells according to directions; drain. Set shells out individually on baking sheet so that they don't stick together.
4
Pour salsa on bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Stuff each shell with the meat mixture placing shells in dish open side up. Cover shells with taco sauce. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
5
After 30 minutes, add shredded cheese and crushed tortilla chips; bake for 10-15 more minutes, with the foil removed. Top with green onions and serve with sour cream and/or more salsa.

2045

kcal

Calories

Fat

270

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning (can use low-sodium), 1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, 14 -16 large pasta shells, and more.

Yes, Mexican Stuffed Shells falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Stuffed Shells

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