Taco Stuffed Shells (Print Version)

Jumbo pasta shells filled with taco-seasoned beef, enchilada sauce, and cheddar cheese ready in under an hour.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 pound ground beef

→ Seasoning

02 - 1 packet taco seasoning

→ Pasta

03 - 20-24 jumbo pasta shells

→ Sauce

04 - 10 ounces enchilada sauce

→ Cheese

05 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

→ Toppings

06 - ½ cup sour cream
07 - ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
08 - Pico de gallo (optional)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
02 - Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
03 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown and crumble the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease and return beef to the skillet.
04 - Add taco seasoning and half of the enchilada sauce (5 ounces) to the skillet. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until sauce thickens.
05 - Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese to the meat mixture and combine thoroughly.
06 - Spoon the seasoned beef mixture into each cooked pasta shell.
07 - Place the stuffed shells evenly in the prepared baking dish.
08 - Pour the remaining 5 ounces of enchilada sauce over the stuffed shells, then sprinkle the remaining 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese on top.
09 - Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
10 - Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with sour cream and optional pico de gallo.

# Extra Tips & Details:

01 - Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes, covered with foil to prevent burning.
02 - Ground chicken or turkey can be substituted for ground beef.
03 - Mozzarella or pepper jack cheese can replace cheddar if desired.
04 - For dairy-free option, substitute sour cream with dairy-free yogurt.
05 - Gluten-free pasta shells can be used to make this dish gluten free.

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