
Beefy Enchilada Shells
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4.9
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
873 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican

Beefy Enchilada Shells
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Easy 30-minute, one pot Beefy Enchilada Shells made with savory ground beef, tender pasta shells, and loads of ooey gooey Mexican cheese.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces small or medium pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 4 10-ounce cans medium enchilada sauce
- 1 ½ cup Shredded cheddar and/or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- avocado, sour cream, tomatoes, cilantro optional toppings
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Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
- Saute ground beef in a large skillet, sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne, continue to cook until beef is browned.
- Add enchilada sauce to pan, bring to a simmer.
- Stir in pasta shells and season salt with salt to taste.
- Stir in half of the cheese until melted. Top with remaining cheese and cover for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted on top.
- Add toppings as desired and serve.
Notes
- Suggested toppings: avocado, sour cream, tomatoes, cilantro.
- avocado, sour cream, tomatoes, cilantro.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
873kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
86g
(29%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
909mg
(38%)
Potassium
624mg
(18%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
591IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
369mg
(37%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 873 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 873kcal | 44% |
Carbohydrates | 86g | 29% |
Protein | 45g | 90% |
Fat | 37g | 57% |
Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
Sodium | 909mg | 38% |
Potassium | 624mg | 13% |
Fiber | 4g | 16% |
Sugar | 3g | 6% |
Vitamin A | 591IU | 12% |
Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
Calcium | 369mg | 37% |
Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
39 reviews
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