Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 30 mins | Total time: 45 mins | Servings: 4
I am a big fan of this Mexican Pasta Shell with Ground Beef. This is a fantastic meal that I can easily and quickly make at any time. And also a great make-ahead dinner option.
Ingredients
¼ c. oil
1.5 lbs ground beef
Garlic clove
Sazon perfecta seasoning
2 c. medium-size pasta shells
4 tbsp granulated knorr tomato bouillon
4 c. water
2 tbsp granulated knorr chicken bouillon
3 diced serrano chiles
1 can of Rotel
A handful of chopped cilantro
Half of an onion
2 packets of the red sazon
1 bay leaf
Black pepper
Garlic and onion powder to taste
How to make Mexican Pasta Shells with Ground Beef
Step 1: In a skillet, cook the ground beef, chopped garlic, black pepper, and Sazon perfecta seasoning.
Step 2: Meanwhile, drizzle 1/4 c oil in a deep skillet. Add the brown pasta shells.
Step 3: Once the ground beef is done, drain the excess grease and add the ground beef mixture to the pasta shells along with 4 c water, 2 tbsp granulated knorr chicken bouillon, 3 diced serrano chiles, and 4 tbsp granulated knorr tomato bouillon. Next, add the half chopped onion, a can of Rotel, chopped cilantro, 2 packets of red Sazon, 1 bay leaf, and garlic. You can also add onion powder according to your preference.
Step 4: Stir well. Put the lid on and cook over medium-high heat until the shells are al dente.
Notes:
For a vegetarian variety, omit the meat and use black beans or quinoa instead. You can also use plant-based cheese.
You can swap the ground beef with ground chicken or ground turkey.
If desired, you can also add extra veggies such as black beans, diced carrots, or red onion.
If you want to spice this dish up, add some diced jalapeno, cayenne pepper, or red pepper flakes.
In an airtight container, keep any leftovers and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days.
To reheat from freezing, place the frozen Mexican pasta shell with ground beef in a baking dish with salsa and cheese. Bake for about 45 to 60 minutes until bubbling and completely warmed.
Nutrition Facts:
Calories 439 Kcal, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 88 mg, Sodium: 886 mg, Potassium: 459 mg, Carbohydrates: 24g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 6g, Protein: 22g, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 156 mg, Iron: 3 mg.
Ingredients
- ¼ c. oil
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- Garlic clove
- Sazon perfecta seasoning
- 2 c. medium-size pasta shells
- 4 tbsp granulated knorr tomato bouillon
- 4 c. water
- 2 tbsp granulated knorr chicken bouillon
- 3 diced serrano chiles
- 1 can of Rotel
- A handful of chopped cilantro
- Half of an onion
- 2 packets of the red sazon
- 1 bay leaf
- Black pepper
- Garlic and onion powder to taste
Instructions
Step 1: In a skillet, cook the ground beef, chopped garlic, black pepper, and Sazon perfecta seasoning.
Step 2: Meanwhile, drizzle 1/4 c oil in a deep skillet. Add the brown pasta shells.
Step 3: Once the ground beef is done, drain the excess grease and add the ground beef mixture to the pasta shells along with 4 c water, 2 tbsp granulated knorr chicken bouillon, 3 diced serrano chiles, and 4 tbsp granulated knorr tomato bouillon. Next, add the half chopped onion, a can of Rotel, chopped cilantro, 2 packets of red Sazon, 1 bay leaf, and garlic. You can also add onion powder according to your preference.
Step 4: Stir well. Put the lid on and cook over medium-high heat until the shells are al dente.
Notes
For a vegetarian variety, omit the meat and use black beans or quinoa instead. You can also use plant-based cheese. You can swap the ground beef with ground chicken or ground turkey. If desired, you can also add extra veggies such as black beans, diced carrots, or red onion. If you want to spice this dish up, add some diced jalapeno, cayenne pepper, or red pepper flakes. In an airtight container, keep any leftovers and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat from freezing, place the frozen Mexican pasta shell with ground beef in a baking dish with salsa and cheese. Bake for about 45 to 60 minutes until bubbling and completely warmed.
