Description
Taco-Stuffed Pasta Shells – A fiesta in every bite! Jumbo pasta shells packed with zesty seasoned beef, salsa, and melty cheese, baked until bubbly and crowned with cool sour cream + fresh green onions
Ingredients
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20 jumbo pasta shells, cooked al dente
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1 lb lean ground beef
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1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
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½ cup chunky salsa
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1½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
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½ cup sour cream
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Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Shells
Cook pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
Step 2: Cook the Beef
In a large skillet over medium heat:
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Brown the ground beef until fully cooked
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Drain any excess fat
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Stir in taco seasoning and salsa
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Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors
Step 3: Stuff the Shells
Fill each cooked pasta shell with a spoonful of the taco beef mixture.
Step 4: Assemble the Dish
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Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish
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Arrange the stuffed shells in a single layer
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Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top
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Cover with foil
Step 5: Bake
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is fully melted.
Step 6: Serve
Top with sour cream and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
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This recipe is highly adaptable—feel free to add corn, beans, or chopped peppers to the beef mix
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For a crowd, double the recipe and use two baking dishes
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Perfect for parties, potlucks, and casual weeknight dinners
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American