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How to Make Mexican Stuffed Shells - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mexican Stuffed Shells are a delicious and satisfying dish that combines the flavors of classic Mexican cuisine with the comfort of hearty stuffed pasta. This recipe takes the traditional Italian stuffed shells and gives them a south-of-the-border twist, using ingredients like ground beef, salsa, and black beans to create a flavorful and robust filling. The result is a dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends and family.

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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
  • ¾ cup picante sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add water and taco seasoning mix and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir refried beans, Cheddar cheese, and green chiles into ground beef; cook and stir until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Fill shells with beef mixture.
  • Combine tomato sauce and picante sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes. Spread 1/2 cup sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Arrange stuffed shells side-by-side in the baking dish and top with remaining sauce. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

    • Nutrition

    657 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 86mg
    • Sodium: 1712mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 76g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 234mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 914mg

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