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Mexican Stuffed Shells
Mexican Italian fusion at its best! These delicious Mexican stuffed shells are packed with flavor and please the whole family.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 741 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3-4 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 small onion diced
- 1-2 cloves garlic crushed
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 14-16 jumbo pasta shells
- 1.5 cup salsa
- 1 cup enchilada sauce (This is a smooth tomato based sauce found in the Mexican section)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- Cilantro to taste chopped, divided
- lime zest
- sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- In a frying pan cook garlic and onion until onion is soft. Add ground beef and brown, then add taco seasoning and about half a cup of water.
- Add cream cheese, cover and simmer until cheese is melted. Add cilantro. Blend well. Set aside and cool completely.
- While ground beef is cooking, cook the pasta shells according to directions; drain.
- Pour salsa on bottom of 9×13 baking dish. Stuff each shell with the meat mixture. Place shells in 9×13 pan open side up. Cover shells with enchilada sauce. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, add shredded cheese and bake for 10-15 more minutes, with the foil removed.
- Serve with sour cream (mixed with cilantro and lime zest), guacamole, salsa, and extra cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
741kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
155mg
(52%)
Sodium
1921mg
(80%)
Potassium
800mg
(23%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1767IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
510mg
(51%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 741
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 741kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 155mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1921mg | 80% |
| Potassium | 800mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1767IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 510mg | 51% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.