Taco Stuffed Shells

Method4 steps · about 1 hr 15 min

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   Step 1: 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.

   Cook Pasta Shells · 13 minUses 16 jumbo pasta shells · water, enough to boil pasta shells

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   Step 2: Brown the ground beef (1 pound) in a large skillet; drain fat. Stir in the taco seasoning and water (1 cup); 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.

   Uses 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 · cooked drained pasta shells

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   Step 3: Spoon 1/4 cup salsa over the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Arrange filled shells over salsa. Spoon remaining salsa over shells.

   Uses 1 jar salsa,1/4cup underneath and remaining over shells · filled taco shells

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   Step 4: Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with sliced green onion (¼ cup) and 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese. Serve with sour cream (½ cup).

   Bake Stuffed Shells · 40 minUses ¼ cup sliced green onion · ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese · ½ cup sour cream (optional) · assembled shell casserole