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Taco Stuffed Shells
Jumbo pasta shells are stuffed with a mixture of taco meat, salsa, diced tomatoes, and cheese in this easy Taco Stuffed Shells recipe. A fun alternative to Taco Tuesday and great for busy weeknights!
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 55 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 45 min👤 Amy Flanigan📖 bellyfull
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- baking dish
- oven
- pot
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
2
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the jumbo shells al dente according to package directions. Drain well and rinse under cold water.
3
In the meantime, add the olive oil to a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl to coat, then add in the beef and onion. Cook, breaking up the beef up into tiny crumbles until browned and no pink remains, and the onion has softened. Add in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about ⏱️ 20 seconds. Drain off most of the grease.
olive oil1 tablespoon
4
Stir in the taco seasoning, a bit of salt and pepper, and chicken broth, followed by the diced tomatoes and 1 cup of the salsa. Allow to simmer for about ⏱️ 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup of the cheese.
taco seasoning3 tablespoonssalt and pepper (, to taste)salsa (, divided)2 cups
5
Using a spoon, fill the cooked shells with the beef mixture.
6
Spread the remaining 1 cup salsa in the bottom of the prepared dish and place the stuffed shells on top in a single layer. Top with the remaining 1 cup cheese.
salsa (, divided)2 cups
7
Cover with foil and bake for ⏱️ 15 minutes. Uncover and bake another ⏱️ 10 minutes. (You can also place under the broiler for a couple minutes to brown the cheese a bit.)
8
Sprinkle with the diced scallion and serve with your choice of suggested toppings.
Nutrition Facts
calories
331 kcal
fat Content
13 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
3 g
sugar Content
7 g
sodium Content
789 mg
protein Content
24 g
trans Fat Content
0.2 g
cholesterol Content
62 mg
carbohydrate Content
29 g
saturated Fat Content
6 g
unsaturated Fat Content
6 g
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