Taco Stuffed Shells Casserole
Taco Stuffed Shells Casserole are where the goodness of tacos meets the hearty comfort of pasta shells, whipping up a yummy dinner that's bound to win over the entire family.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1.25 oz taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
- 4 oz diced green chilies 1 can, drained
- 12 oz jumbo pasta shells 12 ounces jumbo pasta shells, cooked according to package instructions
- Optional toppings: chopped tomatoes diced avocado, sour cream, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and set aside.
- Boil water and cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and set aside. You can spray with olive oil to prevent them from sticking together.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, cooking until browned and no longer pink. Drain to remove excess grease from the skillet.
- Add the taco seasoning mix and salsa to skillet. Stir and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until heated through and combined.
- Remove skillet from heat and stir in ½ cup of each kind of shredded cheese. Stir in the diced green chilies.
- Scoop the beef mixture into the cooked pasta shells, generously filling each shell. Place the filled shells in the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly over the shells.
- Cover the baking pan with aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Remove the foil from the pan and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese has browned slightly.
- Garnish with your choice of toppings, such as chopped tomatoes, diced avocado, sour cream, or chopped cilantro.
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Notes
- Cook extra pasta shells because some may break during the cooking process.
- Let everyone customize their toppings. Set out sour cream, cilantro, olives, avocado, and diced tomatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 576kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 1053mgPotassium: 508mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1118IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 317mgIron: 3mg
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