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Taco Stuffed Shells

Switch up Taco Tuesday with these easy, cheesy Taco Stuffed Shells. Giant pasta shells are filled with ground beef, salsa, and cheese for a dinner that's ready in just over 30 minutes. Guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy stuffed shells, mexican stuffed shells, taco stuffed pasta shells
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 379kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 medium onion diced
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cups salsa divided
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 10 ounces Rotel tomatoes drained
  • green onion (optional garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook the pasta shells in a large pot according to the directions on the box and drain.
  • Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until no longer pink.
  • Drain the fat.
  • Add the taco seasoning and water, stir and cook until water is gone.
  • Stir in 1 cup salsa and 1 cup cheese.
  • Scoop into the jumbo pasta shells and top with the remaining salsa and cheese.
  • Bake in a covered pan for 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 831mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 862IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 316mg | Iron: 2mg