Beefy Enchilada Shells

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4.9

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    873 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Beefy Enchilada Shells

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

Servings
  • 16 ounces pasta shells small or medium
  • 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 ounce medium enchilada sauce cans
  • 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded, or Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • avocado optional toppings
  • sour cream
  • tomato
  • cilantro

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Add enchilada sauce to pan, bring to a simmer.
  4. Stir in pasta shells and season salt with salt to taste.
  5. Stir in half of the cheese until melted. Top with remaining cheese and cover for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted on top.
  6. 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 (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%)

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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