Baked Mexican Stuffed Shells with Creamy Green Chili Sauce
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
671 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Baked Mexican Stuffed Shells with Creamy Green Chili Sauce
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Baked Mexican Stuffed Shells are covered in a spicy, creamy homemade green chili sauce. Made in under an hour, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners!
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Ingredients
Mexican Stuffed Shells
- 6 oz jumbo shell pasta app. 24 shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 15 oz can black beans drained & rinsed
- ¼ cup water or chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded - divided
Creamy Green Chili Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup red onion diced
- 1 serrano chili seeded and minced
- 1 Jalapeño seeded and minced
- 15 oz chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 avocado peeled, pitted and sliced
- 2 tbsp lime juice fresh squeezed
- 8 oz can diced green chilies
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- To prepare the stuffed shells, begin by cooking the ground beef.
- Once the beef is cooked, drain any grease, then add the taco seasoning.
- Next, add the can of black beans and water or chicken broth.
- Mix together, then cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
- While the beef is soaking in all of the taco seasoning, boil a large pot of water and add the shells. Cook for 10-12 minutes or just before al dente.
- Remove from the water and allow to cool.
- Once the taco meat is ready, combine it with 1 cup of cheddar cheese in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix together then spoon into the shells.
- To prepare the sauce, heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
- Add the garlic, onions, jalapeño and serrano chili.
- Saute for 5-7 minutes.
- Add this and the rest of the sauce ingredients to a food processor.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour half the sauce into the bottom of an oven safe baking dish.
- Place the shells on top with the opening of the shells facing up.
- Pour the remaining sauce over the shells.
- Sprinkle the additional ½ cup of cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes (or until cheese is melted and bubbly).
Notes
- Vegetarian Option: Substitute the ground beef with soy chorizo to make this recipe vegetarian.
- Gluten Free Option: Use gluten-free large shell pasta to make this recipe gluten-free.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
4serving
Calories
671kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
1384mg
(58%)
Potassium
818mg
(23%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
830mg
(17%)
Vitamin C
21.7mg
(24%)
Calcium
306mg
(31%)
Iron
4.1mg
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 671 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4serving | |
| Calories | 671kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1384mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 818mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 830mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 21.7mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 306mg | 31% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
12 reviews
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