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Taco Stuffed Shells

These taco stuffed shells are pasta shells stuffed with taco seasoned meat and smothered in cheese sauce!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 665 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • One box of large Pasta Shells
  • 1 pound ground beef, turkey or chicken
  • 2 packages of taco seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons of butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups of 1% milk
  • 4 1/2 cups grated Tex Mex cheddar cheese 1/2 cup for filling shells and one cup set aside for topping

Instructions

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  1. Boil 24-28 pasta shells until cooked according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cool water. (the pasta shells fall apart easily, I always cook extra to make sure I have whole shells to use)
  2. In a large frying pan, cook the ground meat and one and a half packages of taco seasoning according to the package directions. Set aside when cooked.
  3. To prepare the cheese sauce : In a large sauce pan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  4. Add in the flour and salt. Stir constantly over medium heat until it forms a soft ball.
  5. Stir in the milk slowly, but by bit, whisking constantly, Once the flour and milk has combined into a liquid without lumps, whisk in any remaining milk.
  6. Whisk constantly until the sauce thickens.
  7. Remove the sauce from heat, and stir in three cups of shredded cheese, stirring until melted.
  8. Add in one to two tablespoons of the taco seasoning into the cheese sauce, to taste and then set aside.
  9. Fill 24-28 pasta shells with a sprinkle of cheese, followed by the taco mixture.
  10. Place shells in a well greased baking pan.
  11. Pour the cheese sauce over the top of the shells.
  12. Top with a cup of cheese.
  13. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and browned.
  14. Remove and serve!

Nutrition Information

Calories 665kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 52g (80%) Saturated Fat 29g (145%) Cholesterol 167mg (56%) Sodium 891mg (37%) Potassium 421mg (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1220IU (24%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 741mg (74%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 665

% Daily Value*

Calories 665kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 29g 145%
Cholesterol 167mg 56%
Sodium 891mg 37%
Potassium 421mg 9%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1220IU 24%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 741mg 74%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

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