Taco Stuffed Shells

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Not your regular Italian stuffed shells! Easily doubled for a pot luck dinner...it's a great crowd pleaser!

close up view of Taco Stuffed Shells garnished with cheese on a baking dish
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
16 shells

Ingredients

  • 16 jumbo pasta shells

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans

  • ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa, divided

  • ¼ cup sliced green onion

  • ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • ½ cup sour cream (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the shell pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, until just slightly firm to the bite, about 13 minutes. Drain well.

  3. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet; drain fat. Stir in the taco seasoning and water; cook over low heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir the refried beans and 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese into the taco meat. Spoon meat mixture into prepared pasta shells.

  4. Spoon 1/4 cup salsa over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange filled shells over salsa. Spoon remaining salsa over shells.

  5. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with sliced green onion and 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

361 Calories
18g Fat
30g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 361
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 9g 44%
Cholesterol 61mg 20%
Sodium 957mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 164mg 13%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 519mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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