Taco Stuffed Shells
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
497 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Taco Stuffed Shells
Description
Taco Stuffed Shells feature jumbo pasta shells cooked and drained before being filled with browned ground beef mixed with taco seasoning, water, salsa, and cheddar cheese. The shells are topped with additional salsa and cheese, then baked covered at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. This melding of pasta with seasoned beef and cheese creates a comforting texture of tender pasta enveloping flavorful meat and melted cheese.
The taco seasoning and salsa infuse the filling with a familiar Southwestern flavor profile, balanced by the creaminess of the cheddar cheese. Baking the filled shells melds the ingredients together and slightly melts the cheese topping without drying the dish. This recipe works well served as a filling main course for casual dinners or family meals.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups salsa divided, jarred
- 1 cup cheddar cheese divided, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Cook the pasta shells in a pot according to the directions on the box and drain.
- Add the ground beef to the pot and brown well.
- Drain the fat.
- Add the taco seasoning and water, stir and cook until water is gone.
- Stir in 1 cup salsa and 3/4 cup cheese.
- Scoop into the jumbo pasta shells and top with the remaining salsa and cheese.
- Bake in a covered pan for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 497 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 497kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 644mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 534mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 515IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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