Shells-N-Cheese Taco Casserole Recipe

Name: Shells-N-Cheese Taco Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 lbs ground beef; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; garlic powder, to taste; chili powder; cumin; 1/2 onion, chopped; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix; 1/3 cup picante sauce; 2/3 cup water; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can del monte stewed tomatoes, undrained; 1 (12 ounce) box velveeta macaroni shells and cheese; 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese or 3 cups sargento four-cheese Mexican blend cheese; paprika; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 3 cups shredded lettuce; additional shredded cheese; 1 cup sour cream; black olives (chopped or sliced); chopped tomato; jalapeno, rings

Servings: persons

1 1/3 lbs ground beef
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
garlic powder, to taste
chili powder
cumin
1/2 onion, chopped
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
1/3 cup picante sauce
2/3 cup water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can del monte stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (12 ounce) box velveeta macaroni shells and cheese
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese or 3 cups sargento four-cheese Mexican blend cheese
paprika
1/2 teaspoon oregano
3 cups shredded lettuce
additional shredded cheese
1 cup sour cream
black olives (chopped or sliced)
chopped tomato
jalapeno, rings

1
In deep frying pan, cook beef (lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder and cumin), and onion til done. Drain grease.
2
Stir in taco seasoning, picante sauce, water and stewed tomatoes. Break up tomatoes.
3
Simmer at least 10 minutes til water has evaporated and sauce is thickened. Meanwhile, in saucepan; make shells and cheese according to package directions, using lowest time alotted for cooking of shells.
4
Fold shells and cheese mixture into beef mixture.
5
Pour into greased casserole dish.
6
I used a 1 1/2 quart glass baking dish just slightly smaller than my 13x9 one.
7
Top evenly with shredded cheese.
8
Sprinkle cheese with paprika. Sprinkle lightly with oregano using about 1/2 teaspoons.
9
Bake in 350u00b0 oven, uncovered for 20 minutes, or til hot .
10
Top each serving with shredded lettuce, more shredded cheese, sour cream, and sprinkle with black olives, chopped tomato and jalapeno rings if desired.

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 lbs ground beef, salt, to taste, pepper, to taste, garlic powder, to taste, and more.

Yes, Shells-N-Cheese Taco Casserole 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.

Shells-N-Cheese Taco Casserole

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