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: 13 ounces lean ground beef, broiled 2 min; ½ cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup spicy salsa or ½ cup mild salsa; ¼ cup light sour cream; 3 ounces jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained (about 12); 1 12 ounces coarsely shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese; ½ cup shredded lettuce; 2 tablespoons diced seeded tomatoes

Servings: persons

13 ounces lean ground beef, broiled 2 min
½ cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup spicy salsa or ½ cup mild salsa
¼ cup light sour cream
3 ounces jumbo pasta shells, cooked and drained (about 12)
1 12 ounces coarsely shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded lettuce
2 tablespoons diced seeded tomatoes

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["Preheat oven to 350*.", "Spray an 11x7"" baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.", "In large, nonstick skillet, combine beef, onion and garlic.", "Cook over med.-high heat, stirring frequently to break up beef, until beef is browned and onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.", "Add chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt; toss to mix well.", "Cook 1 minute.", "Stir in salsa; cook, stirring frequently, 5 min.Remove from heat; stir in sour cream.", "Let cool slightly.", "Stuff shells evenly with meat-mixture, mounding slightly.", "Arrange shells in baking pan; cover with foil.", "Bake 15 minutes; uncover and sprinkle evenly with cheese.", "Bake, uncovered, just until cheese melts, 1-2 minutes.", "Top shells evenly with lettuce and tomato."]

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 13 ounces lean ground beef, broiled 2 min, ½ cup chopped onion, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 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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