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Cheesy-Taco-Stuffed-Shells-Recipe

Cheesy Taco Stuffed Shells

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These Cheesy Taco Stuffed Shells are bursting with flavor, featuring a hearty beef and spice filling topped with melted cheese. A perfect quick dinner that pleases any crowd!

  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey/chicken
  • 1½ tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground oregano
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 16-oz bottle taco sauce, divided or salsa
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken or beef broth
  • 2 cups shredded cabot pepper jack cheese divided
  • 1 12-oz. box jumbo pasta shells
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • 1 roma tomato diced

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon and cooking for about 5 minutes.
  3. Mix in chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the beef is mostly done.
  4. Incorporate 1 cup of taco sauce and broth, then reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of shredded pepper jack cheese. Set aside.
  6. Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse in cold water.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  8. Spray a 9”x13” casserole dish with nonstick spray. Spread ~¼ cup of taco sauce in the bottom.
  9. Stuff each shell with ~2 tablespoons of the beef mixture and place in the baking dish.
  10. Drizzle remaining taco sauce over the shells.
  11. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining cheese, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese melts.
  12. Garnish with green onions and diced tomatoes before serving.

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Notes

Substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef for a lighter version.
Feel free to add extra vegetables like bell peppers or corn to the filling for more nutrition.
The shells can be filled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.

  • Author: Alejandro
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 80 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed shell
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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