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

If you love tacos and pasta, then this recipe for Taco Stuffed Shells is the perfect combination of the two. This dish takes the classic flavors of a taco and combines them with the comfort of a pasta shell, creating a delicious and satisfying meal that your whole family will love.

These Taco Stuffed Shells are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, black beans, corn, and cheese, all seasoned with traditional taco spices like cumin, chili powder, and garlic. The shells are then ...

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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)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 16 shells

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Spoon 1/4 cup salsa over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange filled shells over salsa. Spoon remaining salsa over shells.
  • 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

    361 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 957mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 164mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 519mg