Elevate your taco night with these Cheesy Taco-Stuffed Jumbo Shells! Jumbo shells filled with perfectly seasoned ground beef, smothered in a luscious homemade sauce, and coated with gooey, melted cheese make for a fun and delicious twist on the classic stuffed shells.
Combine tomato sauce, water, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Stir well to blend all the ingredients.
PASTA AND FILLING
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 9-inch x 13-inch pan with cooking spray.
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Spread half of the Homemade Taco Sauce in an even layer at the bottom of the prepared pan.
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Cook the jumbo shell pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
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Add the chopped onion to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until translucent.
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Add the lean ground beef to the pan and cook, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until the beef is cooked through.
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Stir in the remaining Homemade Taco Sauce to combine with the beef and onion mixture.
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Fill the cooked pasta shells with the beef mixture and place them in the pan on top of the sauce.
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Sprinkle the shredded cheese all over the stuffed shells.
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Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly.
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Sprinkle the Cheesy Taco-Stuffed Jumbo Shells with chopped cilantro before serving.