Taco Stuffed Shells Recipe

Name: Taco Stuffed Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 jumbo pasta shells; 1 pound ground beef; 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix; 1 cup water; 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans; 3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa, divided; 1/4 cup sliced green onion; 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

16 jumbo pasta shells
1 pound ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 cup water
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa, divided
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream (optional)

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, until just slightly firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain well.
2
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet; drain fat. Stir in the taco seasoning and water; cook over low heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir the refried beans and 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese into the taco meat. Spoon meat mixture into prepared pasta shells.
3
Spoon 1/4 cup salsa over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange filled shells over salsa. Spoon remaining salsa over shells.
4
Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with sliced green onion and 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese. Serve with sour cream.

1981

kcal

Calories

Fat

305

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 jumbo pasta shells, 1 pound ground beef, 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix, 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, Taco 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.

Taco Stuffed Shells

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