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Taco Stuffed Shells

Stuffed with beef seasoned with homemade taco seasoning and all your favorite taco fixings, Taco Stuffed Shells will be your go-to recipe for the next Taco Tuesday!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 553 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces (340 g) jumbo shells, cooked al dente according to package instructions
  • 1 pound ground beef, browned
  • 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
  • 1 cup (259 g) salsa, (we prefer chunky salsa here)
  • 1 cup (165 g) sweet corn, (we use canned and yes, you can use the whole can if you want)
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, room temperature
  • ½ cup (56.5 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup (113 g) Mexican cheese blend*, shredded
  • 1 medium tomato, diced for topping
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper, diced for topping
  • ¼ cup (57.5 g) sour cream, for topping

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a large oval casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, seasoning, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salsa, corn, and black beans. Make sure you have drained and rinsed the black beans well.
  3. Stuff the ground beef mixture into each shell and place into the prepared casserole dish.
  4. Top with Mexican cheese.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly.
  6. Top with tomato, jalapeno, and sour cream.

Notes

  • *In this recipe "Mexican cheese" can be the blend you buy at the grocery store. It is often a blend of Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla, and Asadero cheeses. You can also use Queso Fresco  or Cotija cheese.

Nutrition Information

Calories 553kcal (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 553

% Daily Value*

Calories 553kcal 28%

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