Hey, y'all! Get ready to spice up your weeknight dinners with my Cheesy Taco Stuffed Shells recipe. This dish takes the classic stuffed shells to a whole new level by infusing them with the irresistible flavors of tacos. It's a hearty and satisfying meal that's sure to become a hit with everyone around your table.

Taco Stuffed Shells

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Ingredients: Taco Stuffed Shells

• 16 oz. box of jumbo shells
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1.25 oz. taco seasoning
• 16 oz. jar of thick and chunky salsa
• 1 c. sour cream
• 1.5 c. Mexican-style shredded cheese
• Green onion, diced tomatoes, and/or sour cream for topping.

How to Make Taco Stuffed Shells

1. Cook jumbo shells according to package instructions, then set them aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Stir in Taco Seasoning until thoroughly combined.
3. Add salsa, sour cream, and half of the Mexican-style cheese, mixing well.
4. Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
5. Stuff the cooked shells with the beef mixture and arrange them in the baking dish.
6. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the stuffed shells.
7. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Serve hot and enjoy!

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Cook the jumbo shells just until they are al dente to prevent them from becoming too soft during baking.
2. Allow the baked shells to rest for a few minutes before serving to set and make them easier to handle.
3. For a richer filling, mix a small amount of cream cheese into the beef mixture along with the sour cream.

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Taco Stuffed Shells

Taco Stuffed Shells

JC Phelps

A delightful twist on a classic recipes, you're going to love my flavor-packed, easy-to-make Taco Stuffed Shells!

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Mexican

Servings 6

Calories 795 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 16 oz. box of jumbo shells
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1.25 oz. taco seasoning
• 16 oz. jar of thick and chunky salsa
• 1 c. sour cream
• 1.5 c. Mexican-style shredded cheese
• Green onion, diced tomatoes, sour cream for topping

Instructions

 

• Cook jumbo shells according to package instructions, then set them aside.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Stir in Taco Seasoning until thoroughly combined.
• Add salsa, sour cream, and half of the Mexican-style cheese, mixing well.
• Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Stuff the cooked shells with the beef mixture and arrange them in the baking dish.
• Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the stuffed shells.
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

• Cook the jumbo shells just until they are al dente to prevent them from becoming too soft during baking.
• Allow the baked shells to rest for a few minutes before serving to set and make them easier to handle.
• For a richer filling, mix a small amount of cream cheese into the beef mixture along with the sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 795kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 39gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 1.399mgPotassium: 667mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1.552IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 480mgIron: 4mg

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