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Taco Stuffed Shells


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Meat

Description

Delicious taco stuffed shells filled with seasoned ground beef, cheese, and topped with fresh ingredients.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (1 ounces)
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
  • 1 can diced green chilies (4 ounces, drained)
  • 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells (cooked according to package instructions)
  • 1 fresh tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 avocado (diced)
  • 1 sour cream
  • 1 fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease from the skillet.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and salsa. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until heated through and well combined.
  4. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup of each type of shredded cheese and the diced green chilies.
  5. Spoon the beef mixture into the cooked pasta shells, filling each shell generously. Place the filled shells in the prepared baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly over the stuffed shells.
  7. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is lightly golden brown.
  9. Serve the Taco Stuffed Shells hot, garnished with your choice of toppings, such as chopped tomatoes, diced avocado, sour cream, or chopped cilantro. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Feel free to customize toppings with your favorites.
  • These can be made ahead of time and baked when ready to serve.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg