This is so filling and delish! When I saw this recipe my eyes lit up! Im glad you still enjoy the recipe and hope you take a look around and find some others you might enjoy! I Love Food. Winner! If youre keen for something spicier, we recommend using a chili Verde salsa. Will come back again. I also found on pinterest!! I prepared it all (joys of napping baby) and cant wait to pop them in the oven in a couple of hours , Hope you enjoy! After all Ill be subscribing to your rss feed and I hope you write again very soon! I am sure my gang will love this recipe. He just thinks its a white cheese like mozzarella, so it may be worth a shot. Made these last night they are sooooo yummy!!! 30 minutes . Simmer for about 1-2 minutes, Add 1/2 cup cheese to the beef and stir until melted. Thank you for posting! Preheat oven to 350*F. Start water for pasta & cook till al dente or just under (1-2 minutes less than recommended time.) We topped them with sour cream but will also add lettuce next time. It is similar to enchilada sauce and not chunky like salsa. The leftovers also were good, which is a plus. Looks good, going to try this perhaps this week. A break away from Italian and an entry into Mexican? Thanks for the recipe . Used my own homemade taco seasoning. Even my picky grandson liked them! These will go on my regular meal rotation.. yum yum yum! This dish will be in our regular rotation and next time I will make sure I have enough for a freezer meal. You can use tofu crumblesI use it in my spaghetti sometimes and no one can tell the difference. Couldnt follow the recipe because I didnt have all the right ingredients but it is called improvising. Thanks! AMAZING. Add half of the enchilada sauce to the bottom of the baking dish. Add the taco seasoning packet, cream cheese, and salsa to the skillet with the beef and stir until the cream cheese is completely melted. The meat stuffing was somewhat dry I didnt hv taco sauce so I used enchilada sauce (1/2 can on top). I do not even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was good. cream cheese 14-16 jumbo pasta shells 1.5 cup salsa 1 cup taco sauce (This is a smooth, tomato based sauce found in the Mexican section) 1 cup cheddar cheese 1 cup monterey jack cheese 3 green onions I made these last night and my husband said they were the best thing Ive ever made. Are these freezer friendly? These Cheesy Mexican Stuffed Shells make the perfect family-friendly weeknight meal! Is that in the beginning with the turkey mixture and cream cheese or at the end with the cheddar? Had it to night and it was vary good. Next time Ill also add diced green chilies. Oh, and for the sauce I used 2 cups of salsa with one 8 oz can of tomato sauce + 2 tsp homemade taco seasoning & pureed it all with my immersion blender. I was going to make them this weekend with some left over taco meat I have but am thinking there wont be enough. I made for a group of friends and everyone liked it. I cant wait to try it. They are SO delicious!!! Also used a mix of turkey and beef (1.5 lbs total). The only thing I changed was to use homemade taco seasoning and enchilada sauce. My son absolutely loves it!! Whats your blogs address? So were going to have to test this recipe out!! Wonderful recipe. Stuff each shell with the meat mixture. Thanks for sharing! I would love to make this as i LOVE LOVE pasta and mexican!! Quick, easy, and oh so good! I actually always make my manicotti recipe in jumbo shells! Im going to most definitely try it but wants to be sure? Add the taco seasoning and cook according to package directions. CONFUSED!! . In a frying pan, cook ground beef with the onion. Thanks! Boil your pasta shells for about 10 minutes until cooked al dente. Cover shells with taco sauce. Add a little at a time and taste it since it can get too salty quickly. Thanks for the great recipe! I make it all the time, but I use enchilada sauce instead of the taco sauce. Drain in a colander and let cool. Lightly grease or spray with non-stick spray a 913 inch baking pan and preheat the oven to 375. I could barely make it through the 4th shell it is that filling. Top with any condiments youd like (green onions, black olives, etc.) This is a huge family favorite.so easy and super yummy! Thanks for sharing! Loved & the BF loved too! Some great choices are: You can also drizzle with skillet queso for an absolutely divine bite! followed the recipe exactly and this turned out to be one of our new favorites. I prepped half for freezer and baked the other off for dinner. Love one pan meals. Put some of the meat mixtures inside each shell. Found this recipe via Pinterest and made these shells last night. This is not intended to be used as a diet instruction. Please contact a registered dietitian if you have questions about your diet. Spray shells with avocado oil or non-stick spray and bake in batches at 400F for 7 minutes, no need to flip. I have baby #3 on the way and Im trying to stock up on some freezer meals. Cuisine: Mexican Ingredients Scale 1x 2x 3x 1 pound lean ground beef 1 medium onion, diced 2 cups mushrooms, sliced 1 (1 1/4-ounce) package taco seasoning (can use low-sodium) 1 (4-ounce) package cream cheese 14 -16 large jumbo pasta shells 1 cup salsa of your choice 1 cup taco sauce 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded but I am recently a vegetarian.. do you have any suggestions for alternatives to the taco meat!?! I sauteed onion with the crumbles/beans and used my homemade taco seasoning. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Awesome! Do you think i could make and freeze these and just add the taco sauce and salsa when Im ready to cook it? These flavorful Mexican-inspired-filled shells will delight the entire family. I have these in the oven right now. I love Mexican and Italian so it should be great! Easy to make and definitely will stay in my recipe box. I am bookmarking your feeds also, Yum, these look so delicious! We love this recipe!! I found this recipe last year and cant believe I havent blogged about it yet. The iphone app LOSE IT! contains a recipe builder and a barcode scanner. Cheers! 4 oz. It was so good! Put it back in the oven and bake for 10-15 . Also came here via Pinterest! We la la loved it! I thouht there was going to be two meals but I made the mistake of leaving the second casserole dish in plain sight and it was demolished. Thank you so much for posting this recipe! Theyre both great resources for counting calories. she loved the meat..we loved it all!! Husband and sons happily ate 36 stuffed shells! Im dieting and just eating a few less shells with a side salad that has a cilantro lime vinagarette. These were fantastic!! Making these for dinner tonight! Thank you! The stuffed shells are mildly spicy. Instructions. Keyword: mexican, stuffed shells Servings: 4 Calories: 385kcal Author: Judith Hannemann Ingredients 1 lb lean ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 jalapeno diced finely 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper 3 tbsp taco seasoning 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 16 oz refried beans 1 cup green onions sliced Stuff each shell with the meat mixture. Old El Paso, Taco Bell and several others have taco sauce. If I want to freeze these to have once my baby arrives, at what step do I freeze them? How much? Have a great weekend. Recipe Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 with racks in the middle and upper third of the oven. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Thanks for sharing the recipe! I found it on Pinterest and its by far the best recipe I have found there so far. recipes look tasty but need to know how much food Im about to make. Ive made these shells a few times, and recently started making them with shredded chicken (sous vide) last night I made them again, but my vegetarian friend came by. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the taco mixture into each shell. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Spread 1 1/2 cups of the marinara sauce in an even layer in the bottom of the pan. In a scale of 1-10 Its a keeper!!!! You would have to go on each ingredient package that you use. Baking for 30 minutes with foil covering.. Shredded cheese is then added, and the foil is removed for the final 10-15 minutes of baking. Also good if you cook burger, chilli powder, cream cheese and pinto beans in frying pan then stuff shells with that. They are delicious as is or topped with your family's favorite taco toppings! Made them and there are a hit. I usually always make a double batch, one for dinner and one for the freezer! Meant to add with my using crumbles + black beans, I was able to make 22 shells with this recipe rather than 14-16. They look and smell yummy! Loved this!! Ground beef 1 Packet taco seasoning mix 4 oz. YUM! My grocery store was out of the shells.. He didnt like them he LOVED them!! Stir for a couple minutes until evenly distributed & water is mostly absorbed. It does not store any personal data. Thanks for sharing such a great recipe! Add cream cheese. Awesome recipe! This looks so delicious! Just looking at the picture makes me hungry. 3. My question is on the taco seasoning actually, do you add any cornstarch to thicken? Hes already devised an Italian version for me to try making next. You can go through each ingredient and figure out your calories that way since most is pre-packaged. The 2 Tbsp will make one packet. Wanted leftovers. . I try to keep dinner fun and change up our usual Spaghetti or Taco nights with something a little different! Yay! Hubby is like the Princess & the Pea with cream cheese though so Im trying to figure out another binder for the meat that would work as well. I am commenting again, have made these three times ,once with beef twice ground chicken adding black beans each time LOVE these. (If you have trouble incorporating the cream cheese and tomatoes, you can heat it slightly in the microwave.) I keep forgetting to add beans. Tuna-Filled Shells. people are asking me for the recipe and i send them this link and I must say i am loving these recipes!! Happy Mother's Day, Going in the rotation! LOL. Thanks for sharing, I love stories like that! Hot tuna's a hit when you mix it with sizable pasta shells and a cheesy sauce. I added fresh onion, garlic, tomatoes, and jalapenos to the meat mixture. I cut the manicotti open and made an enchilada of sorts. I am not a good cook at all, my hubby is the cook but I successfully have made these twice! Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Im expecting a similar if not the same result. I cant even imagine wondering if I would like it, or if my husband would. These were just awesome! The only thing I do different is put salsa on the bottom before I lay the shells then pour the taco sauce over.sometimes I put refried beans in with the hamburger..regardless its a great recipe. When the pan is full, drizzle the shells with the remaining 1/4 cup of picante and then sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese. Even my 2 year old loved them and she hates cheese! This post may contain affiliate links. . I like the idea of making extra meat and freezing. Boca Burgers and Morning Star has a vegetarian version of ground beef that is excellent to use! Follow the recipe in the taco seasoning. Im always on the lookout for something that involves pasta (Alan can eat pasta 4 nights a week). Im not really sure because youre using it in place of Ricotta to give the shells their own spin. As long as he doesnt see the package! Thanks again for a great recipe! 4 oz. I made these a week or so ago and my husband LOVED them he promptly told me honey, these can be on the menu every week! I asked him this morning, babe do you want the Mexican stuff.. YES! After 9 years of marriage I found the way to his stomach :)I thank you! Comfort food with a new twist. Hi, I followed you over from Pinterest and would like to invite you to share this deliciousness, and any other posts, on my link party at http://www.michellestastycreations.blogspot.com. My husband ate six of them! Cilantro would make a great garnish and help the flavor of the green onion pop. My hubster hates cream cheese, sour cream etc.. and hes eaten so much of that in recipes that he doesnt have a clue that I snuck that in there! Only differences: The filling turned out 20 shells for me, and I only used half a 2c bag of shredded Mexican Mix cheese, and about of 1c of Med. We love it with Easy Restaurant Style Cheater Refried Beans and Easy Mexican Rice. couldnt find the low sodium seasoning and it came out way to salty..but otherwise.yummy yummy yummy! . Stuffed shells with taco seasoned beef? Served with Mexican rice on the side and margaritas. Just made this for dinner for the hubby. I had some sliced Habanero & Jalapeno cheese so I cut up a few slices & added it to the meat mixture. Ill have to plan it for a Friday night (party night for our family) soon! Im glad you liked it. Haha. I know that sounds impossible but Im totally going to try. I wrote this recipe in the spring of1996 for Womans Day Magazine. My sister in law who is a whole 5ft, 100 lbs. If too thick add extra stock. Winner was verde sauce. anyone that does not want to make it with the cream cheese, try adding refried beans straight to the taco meat mixture and add a little bit more taco seasoning. Yum I bet its just as great with shredded chicken, duh! Id try the cream cheese and then adjust if you dont like it. While the pasta is cooking, mix ricotta cheese, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese, eggs, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until well combined. I used 1/2 lb of ground beef & 2 oz of cream cheese and was still able to fill 16 jumbo shells. You can find taco sauce in the Mexican section of your grocery store. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 2. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. 1 cup taco sauce . Im so glad you liked them and that someone made them for you for Mothers Day! Im glad you adapted this and got to enjoy it! Awsome blog! Make this, you wont be disappointed!!! Thanks to Pinterest we found this and had them for dinner tonightand now the thanks go to you for sharing such a tasty, but quick and easy recipe! I just showed this to my husband and now he wants it this weekend haha were huge fans of stuffed shells in our home and he LOVES Mexican food. Im a newbie at cooking so Iwhen you say salsa what kind?!?! I made these for my dad and brother and they said I outdid myselfthe only thing I added was a small can of chopped green chile to the meat mixturethese were a huge hit and great for leftovers even though they did not last too long with everyone fighting over them, Our local grocery store doesnt always carry the shells (the joy of living in the country) and same with my sister so I got manicotti as a substition for tonight. Will be back later to read some more. Stuff each shell with the meat mixture and place shells in the baking dish open side up. I made these little gems for supper tonight and they were soooo good! FANTASTIC. Kids hate refried beans and they go undetected here! I dont know who you are but certainly youre going to a famous blogger if you are not already Cheers! I did add onion and cilantro to the meat mixture as well as some coarsely chopped jalapeno for some heat and It was amazing. I know my whole family is going to love it! When serving it, I typically add a dollop of sour cream to the top as well as some diced avocados. Thanks! Stir in corn, salsa, and tomato paste to the hamburg. Dogs were very interested, but did not get any! Pace, homemade salsa, etc?? I made this a week ago and my husband is still gushing over how much he loved it. Made these last night and they were fantastic! Mexican Stuffed Shells Ingredients: 1 lb. Its Sharon. And how do I store them in the freezer? This looks and sounds great! Garnished with green onions, black olives and sour cream. I will definitely make it again-and I there are so many possibilities for variations. I always have homemade chicken stock and pre-cooked diced chicken bagged in my freezer. CenterCutCook | Quick and Easy Recipes. This looks so good. Total Time: 45 minutes. You can also make it vegan!! Oh no! Mexican Stuffed Shells are hearty, comforting, delicious, and a family favorite! The sauce is made up of salsa and taco sauce. Spread 3/4 cup picante sauce in the bottom of a large baking dish. 20 oz Ground Lean Turkey with taco seasoning Found these on pinterest and Ive made these twice in 3 weeks. Add the taco seasoning and water, stir and cook until water is gone. Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Easy and a nice change from our normal tacos or enchiladas! How Long Does Wine Last? French Onion Ground Beef and Rice Casserole, Mexican Stuffed Shells - An amazing twist on. http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/southwestern_calico_corn.html. Serve with salsa, guacamole, additional cilantro, and sour cream that has been combined with cilantro and lime zest. Thanks. Place the ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups of mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, egg, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese in a bowl. I'm a Southern cook from Florida who loves sharing food and creating memories around the table with my family and friends. Therefore, I dont have to use taco seasoning since the chorizo has plenty of wonderful flavor already. We do that a lot at our house. If less Fuego is your jam, choose mild or medium (medium will be less spicy than mild). In a large non-stick skillet, brown the ground beef. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Ill let you know how it goes. Sorry you didnt care from them. Hide the packages ! I made this lastnight for me and my husband and it was amazing! Cant wait to give them a try. I cant for them to come out of the oven! This is a wonderful recipe. Thanks!! We love it! Bake covered with aluminum foil for 15 minutes. Set aside and cool completely. 2 cups colby jack cheese, shredded . This is a great stuffed shell recipe! Thanks for the great recipe! Put salsa on the baking dishs bottom. You can stuff these easy taco stuffed shells the night before you are ready to serve them. Great idea! Great! There are a few recipes online to make your own, also. You cant win them all and everyones taste buds are different! Here you'll find all collections you've created before. The refrigerator for a bit before hand so the shells soften up. . Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 36 jumbo pasta shells 1 pound lean ground beef 1 cup water 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce cup picante sauce Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Thanks for posting this awesome recipe. That is great to know about the taco sauce. Hi, I am Nikki. Hope you both enjoy it! Love!! They were so easy to make (a huge plus in my book), and I plan on making them many more times in the future, Thank you! You can find taco sauce in the Mexican section of your grocery store. My biggest worry was what if he liked it and I didnt? Add all the makings of a ground beef taco filling and stuff jumbo pasta shells for an easy delicious anytime family meal! Easy and delicious! LOVED IT! After you top with the cheese, do you cover it with foil again for the remaining bake time, or not? 16-18 jumbo pasta shells . Its cheap, easy, and a house favorite! This Mexican Stuffed Shells recipe is packed with classic taco flavors in the convenience of jumbo pasta shells and a casserole dish. Sounds like a wonderful recipe that ll have to try. Enter your account data and we will send you a link to reset your password. I keep it in the freezer in tiny portions for him. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Bonus! Get rid of all of the packages! Repeat this process until the meat is gone and the baking dish is filled with stuffed shells. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Mexican Stuffed Shells - An amazing twist on traditional Italian stuffed shells! 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese 1 (6 ounce) container French-fried onions directions Bring 4 quarts of lightly salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. That looks wonderful! And I have 3 picky kids! I want to make it but worried it would not thicken like the packages. Made these for dinner tonight..OMG YUMMY!!!! Lightly coat a 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking oil. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. This was really good! Preheat oven to 350 F. Set aside and cool completely. Prep Time: 15 minutes My boyfriend and his roomie really enjoyed the dish! I didnt tell my boyfriend about the cream cheese until he had two servings. After 30 minutes, bake uncovered 10-15 minutes until cheese starts to brown. Place shells in the pan and pour remaining sauce on top. Combine pasta sauce and mushrooms in a medium bowl. Thanks for the inspiration. I am always looking for a recipe for ground beef that is not tacos or meatloaf for my husband. I name it about every other week. 1 pound box of jumbo pasta shells about 48 shells 2 cups carnitas 24 oz. Enjoy!! I will keep these things in their respective categories from now on. In a frying pan cook ground beef; add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions. Please read our disclosure policy. We just love these Mexican stuffed shells for an easy weeknight meal at our house. Would I just leave the cheese off if I was doing this as av freezer meal? Same time and temperature. This was awesome I made it today, house smelled so good dinner seemed to far. Thank you . Have a batch in the oven right now!! These looked good so I made them. Pasta is better for Italian. *I used only 1/2 pound of ground beef (not a big meat eater), and filled it out instead with chopped onion and green pepper (love me some veggies!). I made these last night for my boyfriend. Thank you very much. You could use canned chicken broth if you prefer. Thanks for sharing! 1 cup taco sauce (This is a smooth, tomato based sauce found in the Mexican section) Looks so yummy! And then multiply the flavor factor by 5,000 (okay, okay: Ill let you be the judge). So I used manicotti but it was great! Even my kiddos had seconds! , Im so glad to hear! Turned out better than expected but took awhile to get into the oven. %privacy_policy%. Made these for dinner tonight and they were so good! Add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions. Thanks, thank you so much! Add onion and pepper along with a couple large pinches of salt and pepper. 24 shells) 1 lb ground beef 2 tbsp taco seasoning (click link for homemade taco seasoning recipe) 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed) cup water or chicken broth 1 cups cheddar cheese (divided) Creamy Green Chili Sauce Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic (minced) It just says one package but Im not sure how much is typically in a package. You can use any salsa that you like. I made this over the weekend, and while there wasnt much left, I sent it on the truck with hubby and it is fantastic as leftovers too! 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