Description
Taco Stuffed Shells are a delicious fusion of Italian pasta and Mexican flavors, combining jumbo pasta shells filled with seasoned ground beef, salsa, and cheese, then baked to perfection. This easy weeknight dinner is family-friendly and packed with bold, comforting flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 oz taco seasoning (1 packet)
- 1 cup salsa
- 20 jumbo pasta shells
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, sliced olives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and 1/2 cup of salsa to the beef. Stir to combine and simmer for a few minutes.
- Stuff each cooked shell with the beef mixture and place in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Top stuffed shells with the remaining 1/2 cup of salsa and sprinkle with both cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Then uncover and bake for another 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like sour cream, green onions, or diced tomatoes.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken as a substitute for beef.
- Add black beans or corn to the beef mixture for extra texture and flavor.
- Prepare the dish ahead and refrigerate before baking for an easy meal prep option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 stuffed shells
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
