5.0 from 141 votes
Taco Stuffed Shells
Jumbo pasta shells are stuffed with creamy, seasoned ground beef and topped with gooey melted cheese.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 621 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 14.5 ounces canned petite diced tomatoes with juices, low sodium, 1 can
- 1 medium bell pepper diced, red, yellow, or green
- ½ cup corn kernels thawed if frozen
- ½ cup water
- 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 packet
- 8 ounces cream cheese cubed
Other
- 24 jumbo shells uncooked
- 1½ cups salsa
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese and/or Monterey jack cheese
- sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Cook pasta shells al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
- Add tomatoes with juices, diced peppers, corn, ½ cup of water, and taco seasoning mix. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes or until the mixture is thickened and most of the liquid has evaporated. Add the cream cheese and stir until melted.
- Fill each pasta shell with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the ground beef mixture. Place into a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Top with salsa. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle cheese on top. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Notes
- To Make Ahead: Prepare up to step 5. Refrigerate or freeze overnight.
- To Cook Frozen Shells: Defrost in the refrigerator overnight and proceed with baking as directed.
- Leftovers: Store in the refrigerator for up to three days, or in the freezer for up to one month.
Nutrition Information
Calories
621
(31%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
120mg
(40%)
Sodium
1292mg
(54%)
Potassium
741mg
(21%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
2410IU
(48%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
303mg
(30%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 621
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 621 | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1292mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 741mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2410IU | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 303mg | 30% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.