Mexican Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Mexican Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey); 1 package low-sodium taco seasoning; 4 ounces cream cheese; 16 jumbo pasta shells; 1 1/2 cups salsa; 1 cup taco sauce; 1 cup cheddar cheese; 1 cup Monterrey jack cheese; For toppings:; 3 green onions; Sour cream

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 package low-sodium taco seasoning
4 ounces cream cheese
16 jumbo pasta shells
1 1/2 cups salsa
1 cup taco sauce
1 cup cheddar cheese
1 cup Monterrey jack cheese
For toppings:
3 green onions
Sour cream

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

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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 pound ground beef (or ground turkey), 1 package low-sodium taco seasoning, 4 ounces cream cheese, 16 jumbo 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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