Taco Stuffed Shells
Taco Stuffed Shells are an easy family dinner that combines taco night with a cheesy baked pasta dish.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces jumbo shells
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ cups taco seasoning
- 2 cups refried beans
- 2 cups mexican cheese
- 1 jar salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the jumbo shells according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, refried beans, 1 cup of Mexican cheese, and ½ cup of salsa until everything is well combined and creamy.
- Spread ½ cup of salsa in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Spoon the beef and bean mixture into each cooked shell, then place the stuffed shells in the baking dish.
- Spoon the remaining salsa over the shells and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of Mexican cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the shells are heated through.
- Serve warm with your favorite taco toppings.
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Notes
- Cook the shells al dente: The pasta will keep cooking in the oven, so do not overcook the shells before stuffing.
- Drain the beef if needed: If the ground beef releases a lot of grease, drain it before adding the taco seasoning, beans, salsa, and cheese.
- Use refried beans for a creamy filling: The beans help bind the beef mixture together so it is easier to spoon into the shells.
- Add salsa to the bottom of the dish: This keeps the shells from sticking and helps them stay moist while baking.
- Cover while baking: Baking covered first helps the shells heat through without drying out. Remove the foil at the end so the cheese can melt on top.
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