PREP TIME: 10 mins | COOK TIME: 35 mins | TOTAL TIME: 45 mins | SERVINGS: 6
Jumbo shells stuffed with perfectly seasoned ground beef with tons of juicy salsa and melty cheese. This simple recipe creates a fanciful twist to your good old tacos. When serving, add extra sour cream and/or salsa.
INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb extra lean ground beef
2 dozen uncooked jumbo shells
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 c. sour cream
1 (14.5 oz.) jar of salsa
1.5 c. Tex-Mex cheese blend, divided
Garnish: cilantro, avocado, scallions, tomatoes, sour cream, etc. optional, to taste
Salt & pepper to taste
How to make Taco Stuffed Shells
Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the jumbo shells in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
Step 2: In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Then, add the onion and saute for about 4 to 5 minutes or until the onion is just beginning to turn light brown. Add the garlic, stir, and cook for another 30 seconds.
Step 3: To the skillet, add the ground beef, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Cook for about 8 minutes, breaking the meat into pieces as it cooks using a spoon until browned and completely cooked. Then, spoon most of the excess fat out.
Step 4: In the meantime, prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees and position the oven rack to the top third of the oven.
Step 5: Spread the salsa on the bottom of a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish in an even layer.
Step 6: Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the sour cream and half of the cheese to the beef mixture. Stir well until evenly melted and blended. If needed, season with salt and pepper.
Step 7: Once the shells are cooked, rinse them under cold water and drain well. Stuff each shell with the mixture. To do this, use a small spoon and stuff each shell until fairly full. Place the stuffed shell in the baking dish. Do the same for the remaining shells. On top of the stuffed shells, sprinkle the rest of the cheese.
Step 8: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, uncovered. To brown the cheese, broil the stuffed shells for a couple of minutes.
Step 9: Meanwhile, ready the toppings/garnish.
Step 10: Serve the taco stuffed shells right away topped with your preferred toppings/garnish. Enjoy!
NUTRITION FACTS:
Calories: 395 kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 79mg, Sodium: 749mg, Potassium: 629mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 1197IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 208mg, Iron: 3mg
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef
- 2 dozen uncooked jumbo shells
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 c. sour cream
- 1 (14.5 oz.) jar of salsa
- 1.5 c. Tex-Mex cheese blend, divided
- Garnish: cilantro, avocado, scallions, tomatoes, sour cream, etc. optional, to taste
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the jumbo shells in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
Step 2: In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Then, add the onion and saute for about 4 to 5 minutes or until the onion is just beginning to turn light brown. Add the garlic, stir, and cook for another 30 seconds.
Step 3: To the skillet, add the ground beef, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin. Cook for about 8 minutes, breaking the meat into pieces as it cooks using a spoon until browned and completely cooked. Then, spoon most of the excess fat out.
Step 4: In the meantime, prepare the oven. Preheat it to 375 degrees and position the oven rack to the top third of the oven.
Step 5: Spread the salsa on the bottom of a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish in an even layer.
Step 6: Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the sour cream and half of the cheese to the beef mixture. Stir well until evenly melted and blended. If needed, season with salt and pepper.
Step 7: Once the shells are cooked, rinse them under cold water and drain well. Stuff each shell with the mixture. To do this, use a small spoon and stuff each shell until fairly full. Place the stuffed shell in the baking dish. Do the same for the remaining shells. On top of the stuffed shells, sprinkle the rest of the cheese.
Step 8: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 20 minutes, uncovered. To brown the cheese, broil the stuffed shells for a couple of minutes.
Step 9: Meanwhile, ready the toppings/garnish.
Step 10: Serve the taco stuffed shells right away topped with your preferred toppings/garnish. Enjoy!
