Stuffed Cheesy Enchilada Shells Recipe

Name: Stuffed Cheesy Enchilada Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Beef; 20 ounces, fluid Green Chile Enchilada Sauce, Divided; 4 ounces, weight Canned Chopped Green Chilies; 1 dash Red Pepper Flakes; Salt, Pepper And Garlic To Taste; 16 ounces, weight Jumbo Shells; 16 ounces, weight Shredded Mexican Cheese, Divided; 16 ounces, weight Refried Beans; Frank's Hot Sauce To Taste; Spanish Rice, To Serve

Servings: persons

1 pound Ground Beef
20 ounces, fluid Green Chile Enchilada Sauce, Divided
4 ounces, weight Canned Chopped Green Chilies
1 dash Red Pepper Flakes
Salt, Pepper And Garlic To Taste
16 ounces, weight Jumbo Shells
16 ounces, weight Shredded Mexican Cheese, Divided
16 ounces, weight Refried Beans
Frank's Hot Sauce To Taste
Spanish Rice, To Serve

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Brown the ground beef and drain.
3
Add half the enchilada sauce, the green chiles, red pepper flakes, and garlic, pepper and salt to taste.
4
While the ground beef is browning, cook the noodles until al dente.
5
Carefully drain the noodles and rinse in cool water.
6
Transfer ground beef mixture to a bowl.
7
Add a handful of the shredded cheese and mix well.
8
Warm up the refried beans, and start stuffing your shells!
9
Set up an assembly line of sorts.
10
Pour just enough of your remaining enchilada sauce to cover the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
11
Set aside, youll use the rest of that sauce later.
12
Use a small spoon to fill your shells.
13
Smear a little bit of refried beans inside each shell, and then finish off with the meat mixture, dividing it up evenly between shells.
14
Place them in your baking dish as you go.
15
After you have filled all of your shells, top with remaining green chile enchilada sauce and a generous amount of cheese.
16
Shake dots of Franks Hot Sauce all over the top.
17
Bake for 30 minutes.
18
Serve over your favorite Spanish rice.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Ground Beef, 20 ounces, fluid Green Chile Enchilada Sauce, Divided, 4 ounces, weight Canned Chopped Green Chilies, 1 dash Red Pepper Flakes, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Cheesy Enchilada Shells falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Stuffed Cheesy Enchilada Shells

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