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Mexican Stuffed Shells Recipe

Discover the ultimate fusion of Mexican and Italian cuisines with our delectable stuffed shells recipe. Indulge in layers of spicy ground beef, gooey melted cheese, and tangy enchilada sauce – a flavor explosion you won't want to miss!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 460 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
  • 2 tablespoon taco seasoning (see recipe below)
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 8 oz jumbo pasta shells
  • 10 oz Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • sour cream, avocado, tomato, lettuce (optional as toppings)

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot, boil water and cook pasta shells according to directions on box. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. In a medium skillet, cook beef over medium high heat until no longer pink. Drain fat.
  4. Add in the taco seasoning and mix well.
  5. Stir in the cream cheese until combined.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine the salsa and enchilada sauce.
  7. To prepare casserole, pour half the enchilada/salsa mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking pan.
  8. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with about 1 tablespoon of beef mixture and place stuffed shell in baking pan.
  9. Continue until all shells have been stuffed and pan is lined with shells.
  10. Pour remaining sauce on top of stuffed shells evenly.
  11. Cover pan with alumium foil and place pan in oven to cook for 30 minutes.
  12. Remove foil and sprinkle both cheeses on top.
  13. Return pan to oven for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  14. Serve with toppings of choice or as is! Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 460kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 80mg (27%) Sodium 936mg (39%) Potassium 432mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 923IU (18%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 99mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 460

% Daily Value*

Calories 460kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 936mg 39%
Potassium 432mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 923IU 18%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 99mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.